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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,829.80, 22,244.70 and 14,311.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,829.80, 22,244.70 and 14,311.40 is: 21,467.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,829.80 : 22,244.70 = 14,311.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,829.80/22,244.70 = 14,311.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,829.80x = 22,244.70 × 14,311.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,829.80x = 318,352,799.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,352,799.58/14,829.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,467.10

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