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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,796.74, 22,162.20 and 13,644.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,796.74, 22,162.20 and 13,644.32 is: 20,436.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,796.74 : 22,162.20 = 13,644.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,796.74/22,162.20 = 13,644.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,796.74x = 22,162.20 × 13,644.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,796.74x = 302,388,148.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,388,148.70/14,796.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,436.13

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