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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,973.86, 22,328.69 and 14,238.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,973.86, 22,328.69 and 14,238.08 is: 21,231.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,973.86 : 22,328.69 = 14,238.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,973.86/22,328.69 = 14,238.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,973.86x = 22,328.69 × 14,238.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,973.86x = 317,917,598.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,917,598.47/14,973.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,231.51

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