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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,713.80, 22,070.70 and 14,627.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,713.80, 22,070.70 and 14,627.40 is: 21,941.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,713.80 : 22,070.70 = 14,627.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,713.80/22,070.70 = 14,627.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,713.80x = 22,070.70 × 14,627.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,713.80x = 322,836,957.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,836,957.18/14,713.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,941.10

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