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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,827.10, 22,134.94 and 14,307.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,827.10, 22,134.94 and 14,307.98 is: 21,359.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,827.10 : 22,134.94 = 14,307.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,827.10/22,134.94 = 14,307.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,827.10x = 22,134.94 × 14,307.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,827.10x = 316,706,278.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,706,278.82/14,827.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,359.96

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