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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,787.24, 22,094.22 and 14,270.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,787.24, 22,094.22 and 14,270.46 is: 21,322.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,787.24 : 22,094.22 = 14,270.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,787.24/22,094.22 = 14,270.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,787.24x = 22,094.22 × 14,270.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,787.24x = 315,294,682.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,294,682.74/14,787.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,322.08

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