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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,778.99, 22,110.98 and 13,537.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,778.99, 22,110.98 and 13,537.94 is: 20,254.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,778.99 : 22,110.98 = 13,537.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,778.99/22,110.98 = 13,537.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,778.99x = 22,110.98 × 13,537.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,778.99x = 299,336,942.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,336,942.34/14,778.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,254.22

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