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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.01, 22,440.77 and 13,572.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.01, 22,440.77 and 13,572.42 is: 20,439.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.01 : 22,440.77 = 13,572.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.01/22,440.77 = 13,572.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.01x = 22,440.77 × 13,572.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.01x = 304,575,555.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,575,555.56/14,901.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,439.93

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