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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,864.40, 22,296.60 and 14,605.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,864.40, 22,296.60 and 14,605.20 is: 21,907.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,864.40 : 22,296.60 = 14,605.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,864.40/22,296.60 = 14,605.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,864.40x = 22,296.60 × 14,605.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,864.40x = 325,646,302.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,646,302.32/14,864.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,907.80

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