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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,972.09, 22,483.25 and 14,376.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,972.09, 22,483.25 and 14,376.14 is: 21,588.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,972.09 : 22,483.25 = 14,376.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,972.09/22,483.25 = 14,376.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,972.09x = 22,483.25 × 14,376.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,972.09x = 323,222,165.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,222,165.36/14,972.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,588.32

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