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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,807.60, 22,211.40 and 14,721.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,807.60, 22,211.40 and 14,721.20 is: 22,081.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,807.60 : 22,211.40 = 14,721.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,807.60/22,211.40 = 14,721.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,807.60x = 22,211.40 × 14,721.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,807.60x = 326,978,461.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,978,461.68/14,807.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,081.80

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