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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,909.40, 22,364.10 and 13,548.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,909.40, 22,364.10 and 13,548.60 is: 20,322.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,909.40 : 22,364.10 = 13,548.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,909.40/22,364.10 = 13,548.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,909.40x = 22,364.10 × 13,548.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,909.40x = 303,002,245.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,002,245.26/14,909.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,322.90

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