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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,837.67, 22,224.51 and 13,965.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,837.67, 22,224.51 and 13,965.30 is: 20,917.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,837.67 : 22,224.51 = 13,965.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,837.67/22,224.51 = 13,965.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,837.67x = 22,224.51 × 13,965.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,837.67x = 310,371,879.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,371,879.68/14,837.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,917.83

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