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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,763.26, 22,030.58 and 14,283.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,763.26, 22,030.58 and 14,283.95 is: 21,315.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,763.26 : 22,030.58 = 14,283.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,763.26/22,030.58 = 14,283.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,763.26x = 22,030.58 × 14,283.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,763.26x = 314,683,628.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,683,628.75/14,763.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,315.32

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