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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,777.60, 22,166.40 and 14,194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,777.60, 22,166.40 and 14,194.40 is: 21,291.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,777.60 : 22,166.40 = 14,194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,777.60/22,166.40 = 14,194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,777.60x = 22,166.40 × 14,194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,777.60x = 314,638,748.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,638,748.16/14,777.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,291.60

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