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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,927.60, 22,423.80 and 14,376.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,927.60, 22,423.80 and 14,376.80 is: 21,596.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,927.60 : 22,423.80 = 14,376.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,927.60/22,423.80 = 14,376.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,927.60x = 22,423.80 × 14,376.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,927.60x = 322,382,487.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,382,487.84/14,927.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,596.40

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