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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,870.64, 22,340.82 and 14,030.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,870.64, 22,340.82 and 14,030.04 is: 21,077.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,870.64 : 22,340.82 = 14,030.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,870.64/22,340.82 = 14,030.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,870.64x = 22,340.82 × 14,030.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,870.64x = 313,442,598.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,442,598.23/14,870.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,077.95

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