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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,788.16, 22,182.08 and 14,049.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,788.16, 22,182.08 and 14,049.92 is: 21,074.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,788.16 : 22,182.08 = 14,049.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,788.16/22,182.08 = 14,049.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,788.16x = 22,182.08 × 14,049.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,788.16x = 311,656,449.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,656,449.43/14,788.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,074.73

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