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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,885.20, 22,327.80 and 14,654.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,885.20, 22,327.80 and 14,654.80 is: 21,982.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,885.20 : 22,327.80 = 14,654.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,885.20/22,327.80 = 14,654.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,885.20x = 22,327.80 × 14,654.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,885.20x = 327,209,443.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,209,443.44/14,885.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,982.20

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