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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,893.65, 22,297.28 and 14,461.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,893.65, 22,297.28 and 14,461.65 is: 21,650.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,893.65 : 22,297.28 = 14,461.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,893.65/22,297.28 = 14,461.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,893.65x = 22,297.28 × 14,461.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,893.65x = 322,455,387.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,455,387.00/14,893.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,650.53

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