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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,902.36, 22,321.53 and 14,029.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,902.36, 22,321.53 and 14,029.99 is: 21,014.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,902.36 : 22,321.53 = 14,029.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,902.36/22,321.53 = 14,029.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,902.36x = 22,321.53 × 14,029.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,902.36x = 313,170,842.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,170,842.68/14,902.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,014.85

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