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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,983.74, 22,450.82 and 13,438.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,983.74, 22,450.82 and 13,438.46 is: 20,135.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,983.74 : 22,450.82 = 13,438.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,983.74/22,450.82 = 13,438.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,983.74x = 22,450.82 × 13,438.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,983.74x = 301,704,267.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,704,267.09/14,983.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,135.44

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