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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,892.70, 22,339.05 and 14,236.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,892.70, 22,339.05 and 14,236.60 is: 21,354.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,892.70 : 22,339.05 = 14,236.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,892.70/22,339.05 = 14,236.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,892.70x = 22,339.05 × 14,236.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,892.70x = 318,032,119.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,032,119.23/14,892.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,354.90

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