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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,868.90, 22,303.35 and 14,609.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,868.90, 22,303.35 and 14,609.70 is: 21,914.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,868.90 : 22,303.35 = 14,609.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,868.90/22,303.35 = 14,609.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,868.90x = 22,303.35 × 14,609.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,868.90x = 325,845,252.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,845,252.50/14,868.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,914.55

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