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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,995.39, 22,371.84 and 13,500.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,995.39, 22,371.84 and 13,500.81 is: 20,142.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,995.39 : 22,371.84 = 13,500.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,995.39/22,371.84 = 13,500.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,995.39x = 22,371.84 × 13,500.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,995.39x = 302,037,849.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,037,849.33/14,995.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,142.05

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