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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,908.68, 22,363.20 and 14,121.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,908.68, 22,363.20 and 14,121.36 is: 21,182.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,908.68 : 22,363.20 = 14,121.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,908.68/22,363.20 = 14,121.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,908.68x = 22,363.20 × 14,121.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,908.68x = 315,798,797.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,798,797.95/14,908.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,182.21

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