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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,962.60, 22,447.26 and 13,493.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,962.60, 22,447.26 and 13,493.80 is: 20,243.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,962.60 : 22,447.26 = 13,493.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,962.60/22,447.26 = 13,493.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,962.60x = 22,447.26 × 13,493.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,962.60x = 302,898,836.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,898,836.99/14,962.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,243.73

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