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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,938.46, 22,381.39 and 14,049.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,938.46, 22,381.39 and 14,049.54 is: 21,049.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,938.46 : 22,381.39 = 14,049.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,938.46/22,381.39 = 14,049.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,938.46x = 22,381.39 × 14,049.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,938.46x = 314,448,178.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,448,178.11/14,938.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,049.57

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