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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,839.23, 22,226.85 and 13,966.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,839.23, 22,226.85 and 13,966.86 is: 20,920.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,839.23 : 22,226.85 = 13,966.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,839.23/22,226.85 = 13,966.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,839.23x = 22,226.85 × 13,966.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,839.23x = 310,439,302.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,439,302.19/14,839.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,920.18

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