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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,860.35, 22,325.34 and 14,019.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,860.35, 22,325.34 and 14,019.71 is: 21,062.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,860.35 : 22,325.34 = 14,019.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,860.35/22,325.34 = 14,019.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,860.35x = 22,325.34 × 14,019.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,860.35x = 312,994,680.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,994,680.82/14,860.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,062.40

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