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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,977.48, 22,435.98 and 13,752.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,977.48, 22,435.98 and 13,752.76 is: 20,601.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,977.48 : 22,435.98 = 13,752.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,977.48/22,435.98 = 13,752.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,977.48x = 22,435.98 × 13,752.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,977.48x = 308,556,648.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,556,648.30/14,977.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,601.37

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