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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,670.09, 22,027.14 and 14,159.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,670.09, 22,027.14 and 14,159.79 is: 21,260.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,670.09 : 22,027.14 = 14,159.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,670.09/22,027.14 = 14,159.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,670.09x = 22,027.14 × 14,159.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,670.09x = 311,899,676.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,899,676.70/14,670.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,260.92

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