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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,767.91, 20,403.66 and 13,160.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,767.91, 20,403.66 and 13,160.46 is: 18,182.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,767.91 : 20,403.66 = 13,160.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,767.91/20,403.66 = 13,160.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,767.91x = 20,403.66 × 13,160.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,767.91x = 268,521,551.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,521,551.28/14,767.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,182.77

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