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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,844.60, 22,266.90 and 13,386.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,844.60, 22,266.90 and 13,386.60 is: 20,079.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,844.60 : 22,266.90 = 13,386.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,844.60/22,266.90 = 13,386.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,844.60x = 22,266.90 × 13,386.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,844.60x = 298,078,083.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,078,083.54/14,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,079.90

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