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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,918.24, 22,377.36 and 14,590.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,918.24, 22,377.36 and 14,590.22 is: 21,885.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,918.24 : 22,377.36 = 14,590.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,918.24/22,377.36 = 14,590.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,918.24x = 22,377.36 × 14,590.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,918.24x = 326,490,605.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,490,605.42/14,918.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,885.33

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