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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,775.40, 22,163.10 and 13,565.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,775.40, 22,163.10 and 13,565.80 is: 20,348.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,775.40 : 22,163.10 = 13,565.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,775.40/22,163.10 = 13,565.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,775.40x = 22,163.10 × 13,565.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,775.40x = 300,660,181.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,660,181.98/14,775.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,348.70

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