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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,959.46, 22,399.86 and 13,647.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,959.46, 22,399.86 and 13,647.26 is: 20,435.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,959.46 : 22,399.86 = 13,647.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,959.46/22,399.86 = 13,647.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,959.46x = 22,399.86 × 13,647.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,959.46x = 305,696,713.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,696,713.38/14,959.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,435.01

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