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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,999.10, 22,498.65 and 13,905.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,999.10, 22,498.65 and 13,905.60 is: 20,858.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,999.10 : 22,498.65 = 13,905.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,999.10/22,498.65 = 13,905.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,999.10x = 22,498.65 × 13,905.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,999.10x = 312,857,227.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,857,227.44/14,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,858.40

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