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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,872.90, 22,266.15 and 14,440.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,872.90, 22,266.15 and 14,440.90 is: 21,619.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,872.90 : 22,266.15 = 14,440.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,872.90/22,266.15 = 14,440.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,872.90x = 22,266.15 × 14,440.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,872.90x = 321,543,245.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,543,245.54/14,872.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,619.40

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