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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,944.08, 22,307.46 and 13,711.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,944.08, 22,307.46 and 13,711.44 is: 20,467.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,944.08 : 22,307.46 = 13,711.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,944.08/22,307.46 = 13,711.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,944.08x = 22,307.46 × 13,711.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,944.08x = 305,867,399.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,867,399.34/14,944.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,467.46

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