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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,734.20, 22,101.30 and 14,588.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,734.20, 22,101.30 and 14,588.40 is: 21,882.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,734.20 : 22,101.30 = 14,588.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,734.20/22,101.30 = 14,588.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,734.20x = 22,101.30 × 14,588.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,734.20x = 322,422,604.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,422,604.92/14,734.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,882.60

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