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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,877.40, 22,272.90 and 14,445.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,877.40, 22,272.90 and 14,445.40 is: 21,626.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,877.40 : 22,272.90 = 14,445.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,877.40/22,272.90 = 14,445.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,877.40x = 22,272.90 × 14,445.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,877.40x = 321,740,949.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,740,949.66/14,877.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,626.15

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