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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,965.72, 22,271.88 and 14,467.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,965.72, 22,271.88 and 14,467.39 is: 21,530.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,965.72 : 22,271.88 = 14,467.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,965.72/22,271.88 = 14,467.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,965.72x = 22,271.88 × 14,467.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,965.72x = 322,215,973.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,215,973.99/14,965.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,530.27

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