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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,953.73, 22,430.62 and 14,040.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,953.73, 22,430.62 and 14,040.32 is: 21,060.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,953.73 : 22,430.62 = 14,040.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,953.73/22,430.62 = 14,040.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,953.73x = 22,430.62 × 14,040.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,953.73x = 314,932,935.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,932,935.34/14,953.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,060.49

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