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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,701.90, 22,016.40 and 14,045.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,701.90, 22,016.40 and 14,045.80 is: 21,033.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,701.90 : 22,016.40 = 14,045.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,701.90/22,016.40 = 14,045.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,701.90x = 22,016.40 × 14,045.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,701.90x = 309,237,951.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,237,951.12/14,701.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,033.88

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