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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,938.68, 22,373.46 and 14,420.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,938.68, 22,373.46 and 14,420.28 is: 21,597.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,938.68 : 22,373.46 = 14,420.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,938.68/22,373.46 = 14,420.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,938.68x = 22,373.46 × 14,420.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,938.68x = 322,631,557.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,631,557.77/14,938.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,597.06

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