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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,753.76, 22,159.44 and 14,212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,753.76, 22,159.44 and 14,212.32 is: 21,346.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,753.76 : 22,159.44 = 14,212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,753.76/22,159.44 = 14,212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,753.76x = 22,159.44 × 14,212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,753.76x = 314,937,052.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,937,052.30/14,753.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,346.22

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