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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,925.40, 22,413.70 and 14,464.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,925.40, 22,413.70 and 14,464.60 is: 21,721.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,925.40 : 22,413.70 = 14,464.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,925.40/22,413.70 = 14,464.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,925.40x = 22,413.70 × 14,464.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,925.40x = 324,205,205.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,205,205.02/14,925.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,721.71

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