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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,982.80, 22,474.20 and 14,550.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,982.80, 22,474.20 and 14,550.80 is: 21,826.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,982.80 : 22,474.20 = 14,550.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,982.80/22,474.20 = 14,550.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,982.80x = 22,474.20 × 14,550.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,982.80x = 327,017,589.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,017,589.36/14,982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,826.20

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