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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,838.67, 22,226 and 13,966.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,838.67, 22,226 and 13,966.30 is: 20,919.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,838.67 : 22,226 = 13,966.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,838.67/22,226 = 13,966.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,838.67x = 22,226 × 13,966.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,838.67x = 310,414,983.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,414,983.80/14,838.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,919.33

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