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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,923.70, 22,385.55 and 14,267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,923.70, 22,385.55 and 14,267.60 is: 21,401.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,923.70 : 22,385.55 = 14,267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,923.70/22,385.55 = 14,267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,923.70x = 22,385.55 × 14,267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,923.70x = 319,388,073.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,388,073.18/14,923.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,401.40

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