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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,869.78, 22,026.43 and 14,703.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,869.78, 22,026.43 and 14,703.93 is: 21,780.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,869.78 : 22,026.43 = 14,703.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,869.78/22,026.43 = 14,703.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,869.78x = 22,026.43 × 14,703.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,869.78x = 323,875,103.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,875,103.25/14,869.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,780.76

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