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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,775.27, 22,189.35 and 14,180.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,775.27, 22,189.35 and 14,180.70 is: 21,296.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,775.27 : 22,189.35 = 14,180.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,775.27/22,189.35 = 14,180.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,775.27x = 22,189.35 × 14,180.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,775.27x = 314,660,515.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,660,515.55/14,775.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,296.43

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