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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,814.53, 20,335.22 and 13,098.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,814.53, 20,335.22 and 13,098.34 is: 17,979.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,814.53 : 20,335.22 = 13,098.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,814.53/20,335.22 = 13,098.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,814.53x = 20,335.22 × 13,098.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,814.53x = 266,357,634.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,357,634.58/14,814.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,979.49

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