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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,932.80, 22,244.40 and 14,587.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,932.80, 22,244.40 and 14,587.20 is: 21,729.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,932.80 : 22,244.40 = 14,587.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,932.80/22,244.40 = 14,587.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,932.80x = 22,244.40 × 14,587.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,932.80x = 324,483,511.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,483,511.68/14,932.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,729.58

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