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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,712.58, 22,026.75 and 13,781.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,712.58, 22,026.75 and 13,781.44 is: 20,632.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,712.58 : 22,026.75 = 13,781.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,712.58/22,026.75 = 13,781.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,712.58x = 22,026.75 × 13,781.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,712.58x = 303,560,333.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,560,333.52/14,712.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,632.71

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