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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,872.40, 22,265.40 and 14,440.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,872.40, 22,265.40 and 14,440.40 is: 21,618.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,872.40 : 22,265.40 = 14,440.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,872.40/22,265.40 = 14,440.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,872.40x = 22,265.40 × 14,440.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,872.40x = 321,521,282.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,521,282.16/14,872.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,618.65

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