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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,695.20, 22,042.80 and 14,695.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,695.20, 22,042.80 and 14,695.20 is: 22,042.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,695.20 : 22,042.80 = 14,695.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,695.20/22,042.80 = 14,695.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,695.20x = 22,042.80 × 14,695.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,695.20x = 323,923,354.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,923,354.56/14,695.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,042.80

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