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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,948.70, 22,386.60 and 14,948.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,948.70, 22,386.60 and 14,948.70 is: 22,386.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,948.70 : 22,386.60 = 14,948.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,948.70/22,386.60 = 14,948.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,948.70x = 22,386.60 × 14,948.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,948.70x = 334,650,567.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,650,567.42/14,948.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,386.60

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