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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,803.60, 22,205.40 and 14,717.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,803.60, 22,205.40 and 14,717.20 is: 22,075.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,803.60 : 22,205.40 = 14,717.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,803.60/22,205.40 = 14,717.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,803.60x = 22,205.40 × 14,717.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,803.60x = 326,801,312.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,801,312.88/14,803.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,075.80

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