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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,719.79, 22,088.95 and 13,774.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,719.79, 22,088.95 and 13,774.09 is: 20,669.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,719.79 : 22,088.95 = 13,774.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,719.79/22,088.95 = 13,774.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,719.79x = 22,088.95 × 13,774.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,719.79x = 304,255,185.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,255,185.31/14,719.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,669.80

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