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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.80, 22,450.20 and 14,880.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.80, 22,450.20 and 14,880.40 is: 22,320.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.80 : 22,450.20 = 14,880.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.80/22,450.20 = 14,880.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.80x = 22,450.20 × 14,880.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.80x = 334,067,956.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,067,956.08/14,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,320.60

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