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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,860.73, 22,160.12 and 14,727.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,860.73, 22,160.12 and 14,727.49 is: 21,961.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,860.73 : 22,160.12 = 14,727.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,860.73/22,160.12 = 14,727.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,860.73x = 22,160.12 × 14,727.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,860.73x = 326,362,816.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,362,816.66/14,860.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,961.42

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