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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,777.55, 22,192.74 and 14,182.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,777.55, 22,192.74 and 14,182.97 is: 21,299.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,777.55 : 22,192.74 = 14,182.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,777.55/22,192.74 = 14,182.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,777.55x = 22,192.74 × 14,182.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,777.55x = 314,758,854.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,758,854.67/14,777.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,299.80

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