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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,869.70, 22,268.10 and 14,869.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,869.70, 22,268.10 and 14,869.70 is: 22,268.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,869.70 : 22,268.10 = 14,869.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,869.70/22,268.10 = 14,869.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,869.70x = 22,268.10 × 14,869.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,869.70x = 331,119,966.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,119,966.57/14,869.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,268.10

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