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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,952.23, 22,428.39 and 14,038.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,952.23, 22,428.39 and 14,038.82 is: 21,058.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,952.23 : 22,428.39 = 14,038.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,952.23/22,428.39 = 14,038.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,952.23x = 22,428.39 × 14,038.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,952.23x = 314,868,059.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,868,059.91/14,952.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,058.27

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