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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,936.20, 22,404.30 and 13,964.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,936.20, 22,404.30 and 13,964.20 is: 20,946.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,936.20 : 22,404.30 = 13,964.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,936.20/22,404.30 = 13,964.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,936.20x = 22,404.30 × 13,964.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,936.20x = 312,858,126.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,858,126.06/14,936.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,946.30

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