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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,807.40, 22,211.10 and 13,597.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,807.40, 22,211.10 and 13,597.80 is: 20,396.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,807.40 : 22,211.10 = 13,597.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,807.40/22,211.10 = 13,597.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,807.40x = 22,211.10 × 13,597.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,807.40x = 302,022,095.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,022,095.58/14,807.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,396.70

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