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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,889.51, 22,222.85 and 14,643.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,889.51, 22,222.85 and 14,643.47 is: 21,855.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,889.51 : 22,222.85 = 14,643.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,889.51/22,222.85 = 14,643.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,889.51x = 22,222.85 × 14,643.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,889.51x = 325,419,452.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,419,452.96/14,889.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,855.62

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