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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,993.71, 22,464.14 and 13,364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,993.71, 22,464.14 and 13,364.80 is: 20,023.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,993.71 : 22,464.14 = 13,364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,993.71/22,464.14 = 13,364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,993.71x = 22,464.14 × 13,364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,993.71x = 300,228,615.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,228,615.29/14,993.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,023.64

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