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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,954.62, 22,431.96 and 14,041.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,954.62, 22,431.96 and 14,041.21 is: 21,061.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,954.62 : 22,431.96 = 14,041.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,954.62/22,431.96 = 14,041.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,954.62x = 22,431.96 × 14,041.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,954.62x = 314,971,678.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,971,678.71/14,954.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,061.84

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