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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,884.60, 22,326.90 and 13,905.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,884.60, 22,326.90 and 13,905.40 is: 20,858.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,884.60 : 22,326.90 = 13,905.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,884.60/22,326.90 = 13,905.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,884.60x = 22,326.90 × 13,905.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,884.60x = 310,464,475.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,464,475.26/14,884.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,858.10

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