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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,960.18, 22,263.68 and 14,461.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,960.18, 22,263.68 and 14,461.88 is: 21,522.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,960.18 : 22,263.68 = 14,461.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,960.18/22,263.68 = 14,461.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,960.18x = 22,263.68 × 14,461.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,960.18x = 321,974,593.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,974,593.35/14,960.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,522.10

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