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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,977.20, 22,465.80 and 14,005.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,977.20, 22,465.80 and 14,005.20 is: 21,007.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,977.20 : 22,465.80 = 14,005.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,977.20/22,465.80 = 14,005.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,977.20x = 22,465.80 × 14,005.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,977.20x = 314,638,022.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,638,022.16/14,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,007.80

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