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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,885.84, 22,417.90 and 13,557.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,885.84, 22,417.90 and 13,557.24 is: 20,417.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,885.84 : 22,417.90 = 13,557.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,885.84/22,417.90 = 13,557.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,885.84x = 22,417.90 × 13,557.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,885.84x = 303,924,850.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,924,850.60/14,885.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,417.04

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