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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,859.61, 22,144.69 and 14,409.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,859.61, 22,144.69 and 14,409.06 is: 21,473.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,859.61 : 22,144.69 = 14,409.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,859.61/22,144.69 = 14,409.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,859.61x = 22,144.69 × 14,409.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,859.61x = 319,084,166.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,084,166.89/14,859.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,473.25

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