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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,862.73, 22,163.10 and 14,729.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,862.73, 22,163.10 and 14,729.49 is: 21,964.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,862.73 : 22,163.10 = 14,729.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,862.73/22,163.10 = 14,729.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,862.73x = 22,163.10 × 14,729.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,862.73x = 326,451,159.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,451,159.82/14,862.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,964.41

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