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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,953.23, 22,429.89 and 14,039.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,953.23, 22,429.89 and 14,039.82 is: 21,059.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,953.23 : 22,429.89 = 14,039.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,953.23/22,429.89 = 14,039.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,953.23x = 22,429.89 × 14,039.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,953.23x = 314,911,618.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,911,618.22/14,953.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,059.77

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