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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,859.55, 22,158.35 and 14,726.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,859.55, 22,158.35 and 14,726.30 is: 21,959.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,859.55 : 22,158.35 = 14,726.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,859.55/22,158.35 = 14,726.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,859.55x = 22,158.35 × 14,726.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,859.55x = 326,310,509.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,310,509.61/14,859.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,959.65

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