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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,825.10, 22,131.96 and 14,305.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,825.10, 22,131.96 and 14,305.98 is: 21,356.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,825.10 : 22,131.96 = 14,305.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,825.10/22,131.96 = 14,305.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,825.10x = 22,131.96 × 14,305.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,825.10x = 316,619,377.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,619,377.12/14,825.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,356.98

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