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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,807.70, 22,223.70 and 14,321.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,807.70, 22,223.70 and 14,321.70 is: 21,494.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,807.70 : 22,223.70 = 14,321.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,807.70/22,223.70 = 14,321.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,807.70x = 22,223.70 × 14,321.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,807.70x = 318,281,164.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,281,164.29/14,807.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,494.30

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