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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.05, 22,498.29 and 13,883.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.05, 22,498.29 and 13,883.49 is: 20,870.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.05 : 22,498.29 = 13,883.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.05/22,498.29 = 13,883.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.05x = 22,498.29 × 13,883.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.05x = 312,354,784.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,354,784.23/14,966.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,870.89

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