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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,822.84, 22,263.38 and 14,413.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,822.84, 22,263.38 and 14,413.88 is: 21,649.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,822.84 : 22,263.38 = 14,413.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,822.84/22,263.38 = 14,413.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,822.84x = 22,263.38 × 14,413.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,822.84x = 320,901,687.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,901,687.71/14,822.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,649.14

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