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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,912.10, 22,368.15 and 14,183.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,912.10, 22,368.15 and 14,183.10 is: 21,274.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,912.10 : 22,368.15 = 14,183.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,912.10/22,368.15 = 14,183.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,912.10x = 22,368.15 × 14,183.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,912.10x = 317,249,708.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,249,708.27/14,912.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,274.65

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