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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,912.74, 22,369.11 and 14,584.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,912.74, 22,369.11 and 14,584.69 is: 21,877.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,912.74 : 22,369.11 = 14,584.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,912.74/22,369.11 = 14,584.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,912.74x = 22,369.11 × 14,584.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,912.74x = 326,246,534.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,246,534.93/14,912.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,877.04

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