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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,959.82, 22,263.13 and 14,461.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,959.82, 22,263.13 and 14,461.52 is: 21,521.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,959.82 : 22,263.13 = 14,461.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,959.82/22,263.13 = 14,461.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,959.82x = 22,263.13 × 14,461.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,959.82x = 321,958,606.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,958,606.52/14,959.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,521.55

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