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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,708.80, 22,063.20 and 14,190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,708.80, 22,063.20 and 14,190.40 is: 21,285.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,708.80 : 22,063.20 = 14,190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,708.80/22,063.20 = 14,190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,708.80x = 22,063.20 × 14,190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,708.80x = 313,085,633.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,085,633.28/14,708.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,285.60

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