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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,855.64, 22,217.22 and 13,477.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,855.64, 22,217.22 and 13,477.56 is: 20,156.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,855.64 : 22,217.22 = 13,477.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,855.64/22,217.22 = 13,477.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,855.64x = 22,217.22 × 13,477.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,855.64x = 299,433,915.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,433,915.58/14,855.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,156.24

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