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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,797.24, 22,162.95 and 13,644.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,797.24, 22,162.95 and 13,644.82 is: 20,436.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,797.24 : 22,162.95 = 13,644.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,797.24/22,162.95 = 13,644.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,797.24x = 22,162.95 × 13,644.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,797.24x = 302,409,463.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,409,463.42/14,797.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,436.88

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