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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,756.76, 22,163.94 and 14,215.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,756.76, 22,163.94 and 14,215.32 is: 21,350.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,756.76 : 22,163.94 = 14,215.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,756.76/22,163.94 = 14,215.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,756.76x = 22,163.94 × 14,215.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,756.76x = 315,067,499.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,067,499.56/14,756.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,350.72

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