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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,961.46, 22,402.86 and 13,649.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,961.46, 22,402.86 and 13,649.26 is: 20,438.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,961.46 : 22,402.86 = 13,649.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,961.46/22,402.86 = 13,649.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,961.46x = 22,402.86 × 13,649.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,961.46x = 305,782,460.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,782,460.88/14,961.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,438.01

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