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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,860.52, 22,157.92 and 14,452.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,860.52, 22,157.92 and 14,452.28 is: 21,549.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,860.52 : 22,157.92 = 14,452.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,860.52/22,157.92 = 14,452.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,860.52x = 22,157.92 × 14,452.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,860.52x = 320,232,317.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,232,317.14/14,860.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,549.21

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