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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,924.88, 22,278.68 and 13,843.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,924.88, 22,278.68 and 13,843.92 is: 20,665.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,924.88 : 22,278.68 = 13,843.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,924.88/22,278.68 = 13,843.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,924.88x = 22,278.68 × 13,843.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,924.88x = 308,424,263.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,424,263.63/14,924.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,665.11

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