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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,806.94, 22,229.94 and 13,584.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,806.94, 22,229.94 and 13,584.38 is: 20,394.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,806.94 : 22,229.94 = 13,584.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,806.94/22,229.94 = 13,584.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,806.94x = 22,229.94 × 13,584.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,806.94x = 301,979,952.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,979,952.34/14,806.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,394.49

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