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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,765.49, 22,129.52 and 14,609.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,765.49, 22,129.52 and 14,609.25 is: 21,895.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,765.49 : 22,129.52 = 14,609.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,765.49/22,129.52 = 14,609.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,765.49x = 22,129.52 × 14,609.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,765.49x = 323,295,617.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,295,617.01/14,765.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,895.35

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