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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,716.36, 20,299.56 and 13,732.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,716.36, 20,299.56 and 13,732.21 is: 18,942.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,716.36 : 20,299.56 = 13,732.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,716.36/20,299.56 = 13,732.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,716.36x = 20,299.56 × 13,732.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,716.36x = 278,757,719.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,757,719.33/14,716.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,942.04

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