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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,951.93, 22,427.92 and 14,038.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,951.93, 22,427.92 and 14,038.52 is: 21,057.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,951.93 : 22,427.92 = 14,038.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,951.93/22,427.92 = 14,038.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,951.93x = 22,427.92 × 14,038.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,951.93x = 314,854,708.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,854,708.89/14,951.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,057.80

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