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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,675.60, 22,013.40 and 14,456.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,675.60, 22,013.40 and 14,456.90 is: 21,685.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,675.60 : 22,013.40 = 14,456.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,675.60/22,013.40 = 14,456.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,675.60x = 22,013.40 × 14,456.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,675.60x = 318,245,522.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,245,522.46/14,675.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,685.35

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