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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,955.12, 22,432.71 and 14,041.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,955.12, 22,432.71 and 14,041.71 is: 21,062.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,955.12 : 22,432.71 = 14,041.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,955.12/22,432.71 = 14,041.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,955.12x = 22,432.71 × 14,041.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,955.12x = 314,993,608.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,993,608.33/14,955.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,062.59

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