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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,705.26, 22,079.76 and 14,442.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,705.26, 22,079.76 and 14,442.82 is: 21,685.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,705.26 : 22,079.76 = 14,442.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,705.26/22,079.76 = 14,442.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,705.26x = 22,079.76 × 14,442.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,705.26x = 318,893,999.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,893,999.32/14,705.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,685.71

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