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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,926.71, 22,357.66 and 14,511.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,926.71, 22,357.66 and 14,511.99 is: 21,736.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,926.71 : 22,357.66 = 14,511.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,926.71/22,357.66 = 14,511.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,926.71x = 22,357.66 × 14,511.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,926.71x = 324,454,138.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,454,138.34/14,926.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,736.48

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