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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,748.81, 22,036.97 and 14,232.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,748.81, 22,036.97 and 14,232.12 is: 21,264.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,748.81 : 22,036.97 = 14,232.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,748.81/22,036.97 = 14,232.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,748.81x = 22,036.97 × 14,232.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,748.81x = 313,632,801.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,632,801.48/14,748.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,264.96

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