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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,827.59, 22,135.68 and 14,308.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,827.59, 22,135.68 and 14,308.47 is: 21,360.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,827.59 : 22,135.68 = 14,308.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,827.59/22,135.68 = 14,308.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,827.59x = 22,135.68 × 14,308.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,827.59x = 316,727,713.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,727,713.21/14,827.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,360.70

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