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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,989.19, 22,445.43 and 14,545.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,989.19, 22,445.43 and 14,545.75 is: 21,781.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,989.19 : 22,445.43 = 14,545.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,989.19/22,445.43 = 14,545.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,989.19x = 22,445.43 × 14,545.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,989.19x = 326,485,613.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,485,613.42/14,989.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,781.40

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