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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,983.70, 22,475.55 and 13,574.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,983.70, 22,475.55 and 13,574.30 is: 20,361.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,983.70 : 22,475.55 = 13,574.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,983.70/22,475.55 = 13,574.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,983.70x = 22,475.55 × 13,574.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,983.70x = 305,089,858.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,089,858.37/14,983.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,361.45

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