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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,860.91, 22,326.20 and 14,020.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,860.91, 22,326.20 and 14,020.26 is: 21,063.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,860.91 : 22,326.20 = 14,020.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,860.91/22,326.20 = 14,020.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,860.91x = 22,326.20 × 14,020.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,860.91x = 313,019,058.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,019,058.71/14,860.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,063.26

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