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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,714.20, 22,022.70 and 10,340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,714.20, 22,022.70 and 10,340.20 is: 15,476.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,714.20 : 22,022.70 = 10,340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,714.20/22,022.70 = 10,340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,714.20x = 22,022.70 × 10,340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,714.20x = 227,719,122.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,719,122.54/14,714.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,476.15

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