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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,754.24, 22,112.64 and 14,598

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,754.24, 22,112.64 and 14,598 is: 21,878.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,754.24 : 22,112.64 = 14,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,754.24/22,112.64 = 14,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,754.24x = 22,112.64 × 14,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,754.24x = 322,800,318.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,800,318.72/14,754.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,878.48

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