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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,618.54, 21,894.96 and 14,126.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,618.54, 21,894.96 and 14,126.52 is: 21,158.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,618.54 : 21,894.96 = 14,126.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,618.54/21,894.96 = 14,126.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,618.54x = 21,894.96 × 14,126.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,618.54x = 309,299,590.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,299,590.34/14,618.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,158.04

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