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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,656.28, 22,006.25 and 14,145.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,656.28, 22,006.25 and 14,145.98 is: 21,240.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,656.28 : 22,006.25 = 14,145.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,656.28/22,006.25 = 14,145.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,656.28x = 22,006.25 × 14,145.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,656.28x = 311,299,901.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,299,901.65/14,656.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,240.04

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