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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,999.60, 22,499.40 and 14,780.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,999.60, 22,499.40 and 14,780.90 is: 22,171.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,999.60 : 22,499.40 = 14,780.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,999.60/22,499.40 = 14,780.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,999.60x = 22,499.40 × 14,780.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,999.60x = 332,561,381.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,561,381.46/14,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,171.35

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