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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,858.48, 22,132.91 and 14,069.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,858.48, 22,132.91 and 14,069.62 is: 20,957.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,858.48 : 22,132.91 = 14,069.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,858.48/22,132.91 = 14,069.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,858.48x = 22,132.91 × 14,069.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,858.48x = 311,401,696.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,401,696.03/14,858.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,957.84

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