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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,716.31, 21,935.84 and 13,535.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,716.31, 21,935.84 and 13,535.33 is: 20,175.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,716.31 : 21,935.84 = 13,535.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,716.31/21,935.84 = 13,535.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,716.31x = 21,935.84 × 13,535.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,716.31x = 296,908,833.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,908,833.23/14,716.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,175.49

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