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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,926.97, 22,390.51 and 14,178.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,926.97, 22,390.51 and 14,178.68 is: 21,268.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,926.97 : 22,390.51 = 14,178.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,926.97/22,390.51 = 14,178.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,926.97x = 22,390.51 × 14,178.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,926.97x = 317,467,965.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,467,965.42/14,926.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,268.08

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