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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,871.80, 22,137.79 and 14,650.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,871.80, 22,137.79 and 14,650.28 is: 21,808.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,871.80 : 22,137.79 = 14,650.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,871.80/22,137.79 = 14,650.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,871.80x = 22,137.79 × 14,650.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,871.80x = 324,324,822.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,324,822.08/14,871.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,808.04

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