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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,845.80, 22,268.70 and 14,627.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,845.80, 22,268.70 and 14,627.10 is: 21,940.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,845.80 : 22,268.70 = 14,627.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,845.80/22,268.70 = 14,627.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,845.80x = 22,268.70 × 14,627.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,845.80x = 325,726,501.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,726,501.77/14,845.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,940.65

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