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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,920.46, 22,348.29 and 14,505.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,920.46, 22,348.29 and 14,505.74 is: 21,727.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,920.46 : 22,348.29 = 14,505.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,920.46/22,348.29 = 14,505.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,920.46x = 22,348.29 × 14,505.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,920.46x = 324,178,484.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,178,484.18/14,920.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,727.11

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