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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,875.70, 22,313.55 and 14,645.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,875.70, 22,313.55 and 14,645.30 is: 21,967.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,875.70 : 22,313.55 = 14,645.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,875.70/22,313.55 = 14,645.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,875.70x = 22,313.55 × 14,645.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,875.70x = 326,788,633.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,788,633.82/14,875.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,967.95

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