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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,897.68, 22,381.32 and 14,057.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,897.68, 22,381.32 and 14,057.04 is: 21,118.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,897.68 : 22,381.32 = 14,057.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,897.68/22,381.32 = 14,057.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,897.68x = 22,381.32 × 14,057.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,897.68x = 314,615,110.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,615,110.49/14,897.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,118.40

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