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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,844.20, 22,278.45 and 14,358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,844.20, 22,278.45 and 14,358.20 is: 21,549.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,844.20 : 22,278.45 = 14,358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,844.20/22,278.45 = 14,358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,844.20x = 22,278.45 × 14,358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,844.20x = 319,878,440.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,878,440.79/14,844.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,549.05

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