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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,718.78, 22,045.84 and 13,566.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,718.78, 22,045.84 and 13,566.49 is: 20,319.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,718.78 : 22,045.84 = 13,566.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,718.78/22,045.84 = 13,566.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,718.78x = 22,045.84 × 13,566.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,718.78x = 299,084,578.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,084,578.87/14,718.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,319.93

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