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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,826.20, 22,251.45 and 14,340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,826.20, 22,251.45 and 14,340.20 is: 21,522.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,826.20 : 22,251.45 = 14,340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,826.20/22,251.45 = 14,340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,826.20x = 22,251.45 × 14,340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,826.20x = 319,090,243.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,090,243.29/14,826.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,522.05

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