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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.73, 22,368.90 and 13,784.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.73, 22,368.90 and 13,784.54 is: 20,602.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.73 : 22,368.90 = 13,784.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.73/22,368.90 = 13,784.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.73x = 22,368.90 × 13,784.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.73x = 308,344,884.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,344,884.96/14,966.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,602.02

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