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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.89, 22,374.08 and 13,502.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.89, 22,374.08 and 13,502.31 is: 20,144.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.89 : 22,374.08 = 13,502.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.89/22,374.08 = 13,502.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.89x = 22,374.08 × 13,502.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.89x = 302,101,764.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,101,764.12/14,996.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,144.29

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