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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,950.12, 22,248.70 and 14,451.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,950.12, 22,248.70 and 14,451.82 is: 21,507.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,950.12 : 22,248.70 = 14,451.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,950.12/22,248.70 = 14,451.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,950.12x = 22,248.70 × 14,451.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,950.12x = 321,534,156.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,534,156.53/14,950.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,507.13

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