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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,924.14, 22,386.89 and 14,205.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,924.14, 22,386.89 and 14,205.96 is: 21,309.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,924.14 : 22,386.89 = 14,205.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,924.14/22,386.89 = 14,205.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,924.14x = 22,386.89 × 14,205.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,924.14x = 318,027,299.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,027,299.38/14,924.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,309.59

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