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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,964.60, 22,446.90 and 14,878.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,964.60, 22,446.90 and 14,878.20 is: 22,317.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,964.60 : 22,446.90 = 14,878.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,964.60/22,446.90 = 14,878.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,964.60x = 22,446.90 × 14,878.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,964.60x = 333,969,467.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,969,467.58/14,964.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,317.30

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