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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,988.69, 22,444.68 and 14,545.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,988.69, 22,444.68 and 14,545.25 is: 21,780.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,988.69 : 22,444.68 = 14,545.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,988.69/22,444.68 = 14,545.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,988.69x = 22,444.68 × 14,545.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,988.69x = 326,463,369.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,463,369.55/14,988.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,780.65

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