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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,489.46, 21,538.80 and 14,063.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,489.46, 21,538.80 and 14,063.76 is: 20,905.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,489.46 : 21,538.80 = 14,063.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,489.46/21,538.80 = 14,063.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,489.46x = 21,538.80 × 14,063.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,489.46x = 302,916,513.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,916,513.89/14,489.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,905.99

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