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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,939.77, 20,524.62 and 13,367.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,939.77, 20,524.62 and 13,367.24 is: 18,364.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,939.77 : 20,524.62 = 13,367.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,939.77/20,524.62 = 13,367.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,939.77x = 20,524.62 × 13,367.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,939.77x = 274,357,588.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,357,588.88/14,939.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,364.24

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