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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,757.24, 22,117.14 and 14,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,757.24, 22,117.14 and 14,601 is: 21,882.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,757.24 : 22,117.14 = 14,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,757.24/22,117.14 = 14,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,757.24x = 22,117.14 × 14,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,757.24x = 322,932,361.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,932,361.14/14,757.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,882.98

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