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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,961.33, 22,265.37 and 14,463.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,961.33, 22,265.37 and 14,463.02 is: 21,523.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,961.33 : 22,265.37 = 14,463.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,961.33/22,265.37 = 14,463.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,961.33x = 22,265.37 × 14,463.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,961.33x = 322,024,380.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,024,380.29/14,961.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,523.78

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