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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,967.60, 22,451.40 and 14,238.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,967.60, 22,451.40 and 14,238.60 is: 21,357.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967.60 : 22,451.40 = 14,238.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967.60/22,451.40 = 14,238.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967.60x = 22,451.40 × 14,238.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967.60x = 319,676,504.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,676,504.04/14,967.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,357.90

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