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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,813.94, 22,240.44 and 13,591.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,813.94, 22,240.44 and 13,591.38 is: 20,404.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,813.94 : 22,240.44 = 13,591.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,813.94/22,240.44 = 13,591.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,813.94x = 22,240.44 × 13,591.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,813.94x = 302,278,271.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,278,271.41/14,813.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,404.99

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