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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,688.30, 22,032.45 and 14,601.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,688.30, 22,032.45 and 14,601.90 is: 21,902.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,688.30 : 22,032.45 = 14,601.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,688.30/22,032.45 = 14,601.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,688.30x = 22,032.45 × 14,601.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,688.30x = 321,715,631.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,715,631.66/14,688.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,902.85

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