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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,952.12, 22,251.68 and 14,453.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,952.12, 22,251.68 and 14,453.82 is: 21,510.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,952.12 : 22,251.68 = 14,453.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,952.12/22,251.68 = 14,453.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,952.12x = 22,251.68 × 14,453.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,952.12x = 321,621,777.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,621,777.42/14,952.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,510.11

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