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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,840.23, 22,228.35 and 13,967.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,840.23, 22,228.35 and 13,967.86 is: 20,921.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,840.23 : 22,228.35 = 13,967.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,840.23/22,228.35 = 13,967.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,840.23x = 22,228.35 × 13,967.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,840.23x = 310,482,480.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,482,480.83/14,840.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,921.68

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