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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,514.83, 21,651.72 and 14,028.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,514.83, 21,651.72 and 14,028.93 is: 20,926.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,514.83 : 21,651.72 = 14,028.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,514.83/21,651.72 = 14,028.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,514.83x = 21,651.72 × 14,028.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,514.83x = 303,750,490.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,750,490.56/14,514.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,926.91

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