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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,908.80, 22,363.20 and 13,924.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,908.80, 22,363.20 and 13,924.65 is: 20,886.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,908.80 : 22,363.20 = 13,924.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,908.80/22,363.20 = 13,924.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,908.80x = 22,363.20 × 13,924.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,908.80x = 311,399,732.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,399,732.88/14,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,886.98

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