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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,859.91, 22,164.62 and 13,826.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,859.91, 22,164.62 and 13,826.53 is: 20,623.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,859.91 : 22,164.62 = 13,826.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,859.91/22,164.62 = 13,826.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,859.91x = 22,164.62 × 13,826.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,859.91x = 306,459,783.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,459,783.37/14,859.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,623.26

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