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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,493.24, 21,597.27 and 14,022.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,493.24, 21,597.27 and 14,022.84 is: 20,896.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,493.24 : 21,597.27 = 14,022.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,493.24/21,597.27 = 14,022.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,493.24x = 21,597.27 × 14,022.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,493.24x = 302,855,061.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,855,061.65/14,493.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,896.30

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