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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,864.39, 22,163.69 and 14,456.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,864.39, 22,163.69 and 14,456.15 is: 21,554.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,864.39 : 22,163.69 = 14,456.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,864.39/22,163.69 = 14,456.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,864.39x = 22,163.69 × 14,456.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,864.39x = 320,401,627.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,401,627.19/14,864.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,554.98

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