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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,849.70, 22,286.70 and 14,363.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,849.70, 22,286.70 and 14,363.70 is: 21,557.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,849.70 : 22,286.70 = 14,363.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,849.70/22,286.70 = 14,363.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,849.70x = 22,286.70 × 14,363.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,849.70x = 320,119,472.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,119,472.79/14,849.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,557.30

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