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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,890.51, 22,224.34 and 14,644.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,890.51, 22,224.34 and 14,644.47 is: 21,857.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,890.51 : 22,224.34 = 14,644.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,890.51/22,224.34 = 14,644.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,890.51x = 22,224.34 × 14,644.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,890.51x = 325,463,680.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,463,680.40/14,890.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,857.12

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