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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,934.24, 22,442.38 and 13,959

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,934.24, 22,442.38 and 13,959 is: 20,976.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,934.24 : 22,442.38 = 13,959 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,934.24/22,442.38 = 13,959/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,934.24x = 22,442.38 × 13,959
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,934.24x = 313,273,147.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,273,147.52/14,934.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,976.84

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