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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,954.12, 22,431.21 and 14,040.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,954.12, 22,431.21 and 14,040.71 is: 21,061.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,954.12 : 22,431.21 = 14,040.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,954.12/22,431.21 = 14,040.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,954.12x = 22,431.21 × 14,040.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,954.12x = 314,949,932.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,949,932.20/14,954.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,061.09

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