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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,984.52, 20,687.58 and 13,323.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,984.52, 20,687.58 and 13,323.96 is: 18,395.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,984.52 : 20,687.58 = 13,323.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,984.52/20,687.58 = 13,323.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,984.52x = 20,687.58 × 13,323.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,984.52x = 275,640,488.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,640,488.42/14,984.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,395.02

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