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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,867.40, 22,268.70 and 14,867.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,867.40, 22,268.70 and 14,867.40 is: 22,268.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,867.40 : 22,268.70 = 14,867.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,867.40/22,268.70 = 14,867.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,867.40x = 22,268.70 × 14,867.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,867.40x = 331,077,670.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,077,670.38/14,867.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,268.70

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