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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,781, 22,171.52 and 14,409.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,781, 22,171.52 and 14,409.20 is: 21,613.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,781 : 22,171.52 = 14,409.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,781/22,171.52 = 14,409.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,781x = 22,171.52 × 14,409.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,781x = 319,473,865.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,473,865.98/14,781
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,613.82

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