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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,858.66, 22,322.82 and 14,018.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,858.66, 22,322.82 and 14,018.01 is: 21,059.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,858.66 : 22,322.82 = 14,018.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,858.66/22,322.82 = 14,018.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,858.66x = 22,322.82 × 14,018.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,858.66x = 312,921,513.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,921,513.99/14,858.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,059.88

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