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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,997.39, 22,374.83 and 13,502.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,997.39, 22,374.83 and 13,502.81 is: 20,145.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,997.39 : 22,374.83 = 13,502.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,997.39/22,374.83 = 13,502.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,997.39x = 22,374.83 × 13,502.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,997.39x = 302,122,898.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,122,898.88/14,997.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,145.03

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