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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,803.20, 22,216.95 and 14,317.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,803.20, 22,216.95 and 14,317.20 is: 21,487.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,803.20 : 22,216.95 = 14,317.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,803.20/22,216.95 = 14,317.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,803.20x = 22,216.95 × 14,317.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,803.20x = 318,084,516.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,084,516.54/14,803.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,487.55

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