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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,922.69, 22,416.58 and 14,424.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,922.69, 22,416.58 and 14,424.46 is: 21,668.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,922.69 : 22,416.58 = 14,424.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,922.69/22,416.58 = 14,424.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,922.69x = 22,416.58 × 14,424.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,922.69x = 323,347,071.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,347,071.92/14,922.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,668.15

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