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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,861.40, 22,259.70 and 14,861.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,861.40, 22,259.70 and 14,861.40 is: 22,259.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,861.40 : 22,259.70 = 14,861.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,861.40/22,259.70 = 14,861.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,861.40x = 22,259.70 × 14,861.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,861.40x = 330,810,305.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,810,305.58/14,861.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,259.70

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