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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,778.06, 22,006.16 and 14,614.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,778.06, 22,006.16 and 14,614.44 is: 21,762.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,778.06 : 22,006.16 = 14,614.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,778.06/22,006.16 = 14,614.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,778.06x = 22,006.16 × 14,614.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,778.06x = 321,607,631.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,607,631.88/14,778.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,762.51

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