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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,863.14, 22,161.83 and 14,454.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,863.14, 22,161.83 and 14,454.90 is: 21,553.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,863.14 : 22,161.83 = 14,454.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,863.14/22,161.83 = 14,454.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,863.14x = 22,161.83 × 14,454.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,863.14x = 320,346,964.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,346,964.19/14,863.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,553.11

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