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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,859.77, 22,156.80 and 14,451.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,859.77, 22,156.80 and 14,451.53 is: 21,548.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,859.77 : 22,156.80 = 14,451.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,859.77/22,156.80 = 14,451.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,859.77x = 22,156.80 × 14,451.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,859.77x = 320,199,494.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,199,494.93/14,859.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,548.09

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