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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,871.14, 22,341.57 and 14,030.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,871.14, 22,341.57 and 14,030.54 is: 21,078.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,871.14 : 22,341.57 = 14,030.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,871.14/22,341.57 = 14,030.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,871.14x = 22,341.57 × 14,030.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,871.14x = 313,464,291.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,464,291.55/14,871.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,078.70

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