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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,722.56, 22,054.68 and 14,181.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,722.56, 22,054.68 and 14,181.48 is: 21,244.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,722.56 : 22,054.68 = 14,181.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,722.56/22,054.68 = 14,181.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,722.56x = 22,054.68 × 14,181.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,722.56x = 312,768,003.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,768,003.33/14,722.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,244.13

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