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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,860.41, 22,325.44 and 14,019.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,860.41, 22,325.44 and 14,019.76 is: 21,062.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,860.41 : 22,325.44 = 14,019.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,860.41/22,325.44 = 14,019.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,860.41x = 22,325.44 × 14,019.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,860.41x = 312,997,310.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,997,310.69/14,860.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,062.49

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