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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,729.37, 22,130.96 and 13,843.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,729.37, 22,130.96 and 13,843.63 is: 20,800.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,729.37 : 22,130.96 = 13,843.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,729.37/22,130.96 = 13,843.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,729.37x = 22,130.96 × 13,843.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,729.37x = 306,372,821.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,372,821.78/14,729.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,800.13

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