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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,791.14, 22,221.14 and 13,994.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,791.14, 22,221.14 and 13,994.91 is: 21,024.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,791.14 : 22,221.14 = 13,994.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,791.14/22,221.14 = 13,994.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,791.14x = 22,221.14 × 13,994.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,791.14x = 310,982,784.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,982,784.42/14,791.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,024.94

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