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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,960.70, 22,453.20 and 14,474.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,960.70, 22,453.20 and 14,474.70 is: 21,723.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,960.70 : 22,453.20 = 14,474.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,960.70/22,453.20 = 14,474.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,960.70x = 22,453.20 × 14,474.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,960.70x = 325,003,334.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,003,334.04/14,960.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,723.81

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