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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,838.65, 22,276.20 and 14,729.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,838.65, 22,276.20 and 14,729.30 is: 22,112.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,838.65 : 22,276.20 = 14,729.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,838.65/22,276.20 = 14,729.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,838.65x = 22,276.20 × 14,729.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,838.65x = 328,112,832.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,112,832.66/14,838.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,112.04

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