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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,922.70, 22,384.05 and 14,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,922.70, 22,384.05 and 14,266.60 is: 21,399.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,922.70 : 22,384.05 = 14,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,922.70/22,384.05 = 14,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,922.70x = 22,384.05 × 14,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,922.70x = 319,344,287.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,344,287.73/14,922.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,399.90

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