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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,950.23, 22,425.38 and 14,036.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,950.23, 22,425.38 and 14,036.82 is: 21,055.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,950.23 : 22,425.38 = 14,036.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,950.23/22,425.38 = 14,036.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,950.23x = 22,425.38 × 14,036.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,950.23x = 314,781,023.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,781,023.40/14,950.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,055.26

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