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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,870.38, 22,440.52 and 14,374.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,870.38, 22,440.52 and 14,374.66 is: 21,692.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,870.38 : 22,440.52 = 14,374.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,870.38/22,440.52 = 14,374.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,870.38x = 22,440.52 × 14,374.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,870.38x = 322,574,845.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,574,845.22/14,870.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,692.44

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