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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,908.60, 22,216.73 and 13,596.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,908.60, 22,216.73 and 13,596.40 is: 20,261.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,908.60 : 22,216.73 = 13,596.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,908.60/22,216.73 = 13,596.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,908.60x = 22,216.73 × 13,596.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,908.60x = 302,067,547.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,067,547.77/14,908.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,261.30

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