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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,965.47, 22,271.51 and 14,467.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,965.47, 22,271.51 and 14,467.14 is: 21,529.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,965.47 : 22,271.51 = 14,467.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,965.47/22,271.51 = 14,467.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,965.47x = 22,271.51 × 14,467.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,965.47x = 322,204,980.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,204,980.85/14,965.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,529.89

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