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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,958.59, 22,261.31 and 14,460.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,958.59, 22,261.31 and 14,460.29 is: 21,519.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,958.59 : 22,261.31 = 14,460.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,958.59/22,261.31 = 14,460.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,958.59x = 22,261.31 × 14,460.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,958.59x = 321,904,814.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,904,814.77/14,958.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,519.74

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