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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,855.64, 22,318.32 and 14,015.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,855.64, 22,318.32 and 14,015.04 is: 21,055.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,855.64 : 22,318.32 = 14,015.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,855.64/22,318.32 = 14,015.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,855.64x = 22,318.32 × 14,015.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,855.64x = 312,792,147.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,792,147.53/14,855.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,055.45

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