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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,999.40, 22,499.10 and 13,735.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,999.40, 22,499.10 and 13,735.80 is: 20,603.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,999.40 : 22,499.10 = 13,735.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,999.40/22,499.10 = 13,735.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,999.40x = 22,499.10 × 13,735.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,999.40x = 309,043,137.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,043,137.78/14,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,603.70

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