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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,891.40, 22,337.10 and 14,162.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,891.40, 22,337.10 and 14,162.40 is: 21,243.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,891.40 : 22,337.10 = 14,162.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,891.40/22,337.10 = 14,162.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,891.40x = 22,337.10 × 14,162.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,891.40x = 316,346,945.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,346,945.04/14,891.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,243.60

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