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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,995.64, 22,449.18 and 14,354.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,995.64, 22,449.18 and 14,354.12 is: 21,488.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,995.64 : 22,449.18 = 14,354.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,995.64/22,449.18 = 14,354.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,995.64x = 22,449.18 × 14,354.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,995.64x = 322,238,223.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,238,223.62/14,995.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,488.79

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