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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,671.59, 22,029.39 and 14,161.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,671.59, 22,029.39 and 14,161.29 is: 21,263.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,671.59 : 22,029.39 = 14,161.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,671.59/22,029.39 = 14,161.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,671.59x = 22,029.39 × 14,161.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,671.59x = 311,964,580.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,964,580.31/14,671.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,263.17

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