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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,848.70, 22,273.05 and 14,618.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,848.70, 22,273.05 and 14,618.30 is: 21,927.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,848.70 : 22,273.05 = 14,618.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,848.70/22,273.05 = 14,618.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,848.70x = 22,273.05 × 14,618.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,848.70x = 325,594,126.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,594,126.82/14,848.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,927.45

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