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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,859.39, 22,156.24 and 14,451.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,859.39, 22,156.24 and 14,451.15 is: 21,547.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,859.39 : 22,156.24 = 14,451.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,859.39/22,156.24 = 14,451.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,859.39x = 22,156.24 × 14,451.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,859.39x = 320,183,111.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,183,111.55/14,859.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,547.53

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