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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,897.52, 22,239.68 and 14,378.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,897.52, 22,239.68 and 14,378.09 is: 21,464.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,897.52 : 22,239.68 = 14,378.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,897.52/22,239.68 = 14,378.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,897.52x = 22,239.68 × 14,378.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,897.52x = 319,763,937.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,763,937.52/14,897.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,464.24

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