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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,771.64, 22,167.83 and 13,359.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,771.64, 22,167.83 and 13,359.99 is: 20,049.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,771.64 : 22,167.83 = 13,359.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,771.64/22,167.83 = 13,359.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,771.64x = 22,167.83 × 13,359.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,771.64x = 296,161,987.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,161,987.12/14,771.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,049.36

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