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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,948.68, 22,388.46 and 14,430.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,948.68, 22,388.46 and 14,430.28 is: 21,612.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,948.68 : 22,388.46 = 14,430.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,948.68/22,388.46 = 14,430.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,948.68x = 22,388.46 × 14,430.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,948.68x = 323,071,746.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,071,746.57/14,948.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,612.06

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