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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,801.32, 22,171.74 and 14,303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,801.32, 22,171.74 and 14,303.08 is: 21,425.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,801.32 : 22,171.74 = 14,303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,801.32/22,171.74 = 14,303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,801.32x = 22,171.74 × 14,303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,801.32x = 317,124,170.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,124,170.96/14,801.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,425.40

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