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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,897.70, 22,358.70 and 14,411.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,897.70, 22,358.70 and 14,411.70 is: 21,629.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,897.70 : 22,358.70 = 14,411.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,897.70/22,358.70 = 14,411.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,897.70x = 22,358.70 × 14,411.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,897.70x = 322,226,876.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,226,876.79/14,897.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,629.30

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