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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,973.83, 22,422.33 and 14,530.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,973.83, 22,422.33 and 14,530.39 is: 21,758.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,973.83 : 22,422.33 = 14,530.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,973.83/22,422.33 = 14,530.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,973.83x = 22,422.33 × 14,530.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,973.83x = 325,805,305.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,805,305.88/14,973.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,758.31

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