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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,802.40, 22,203.36 and 14,430.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,802.40, 22,203.36 and 14,430.64 is: 21,645.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,802.40 : 22,203.36 = 14,430.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,802.40/22,203.36 = 14,430.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,802.40x = 22,203.36 × 14,430.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,802.40x = 320,408,694.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,408,694.95/14,802.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,645.73

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