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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,754.79, 22,014.95 and 13,709.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,754.79, 22,014.95 and 13,709.62 is: 20,455.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,754.79 : 22,014.95 = 13,709.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,754.79/22,014.95 = 13,709.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,754.79x = 22,014.95 × 13,709.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,754.79x = 301,816,598.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,816,598.82/14,754.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,455.50

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