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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,778.60, 22,167.90 and 14,195.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,778.60, 22,167.90 and 14,195.40 is: 21,293.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,778.60 : 22,167.90 = 14,195.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,778.60/22,167.90 = 14,195.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,778.60x = 22,167.90 × 14,195.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,778.60x = 314,682,207.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,682,207.66/14,778.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,293.10

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