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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,825.24, 22,253.52 and 14,490.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,825.24, 22,253.52 and 14,490.56 is: 21,751.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,825.24 : 22,253.52 = 14,490.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,825.24/22,253.52 = 14,490.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,825.24x = 22,253.52 × 14,490.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,825.24x = 322,465,966.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,465,966.77/14,825.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,751.15

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