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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,952.98, 22,429.49 and 14,039.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,952.98, 22,429.49 and 14,039.56 is: 21,059.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,952.98 : 22,429.49 = 14,039.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,952.98/22,429.49 = 14,039.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,952.98x = 22,429.49 × 14,039.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,952.98x = 314,900,207.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,900,207.44/14,952.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,059.36

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