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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,770.77, 22,182.58 and 14,176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,770.77, 22,182.58 and 14,176.18 is: 21,289.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,770.77 : 22,182.58 = 14,176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,770.77/22,182.58 = 14,176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,770.77x = 22,182.58 × 14,176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,770.77x = 314,464,292.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,464,292.39/14,770.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,289.64

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