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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,982.70, 22,474.05 and 14,176.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,982.70, 22,474.05 and 14,176.30 is: 21,264.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,982.70 : 22,474.05 = 14,176.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,982.70/22,474.05 = 14,176.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,982.70x = 22,474.05 × 14,176.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,982.70x = 318,598,875.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,598,875.02/14,982.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,264.45

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