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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.55, 22,499.04 and 13,883.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.55, 22,499.04 and 13,883.99 is: 20,871.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.55 : 22,499.04 = 13,883.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.55/22,499.04 = 13,883.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.55x = 22,499.04 × 13,883.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.55x = 312,376,333.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,376,333.87/14,966.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,871.63

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