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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,967.81, 22,451.76 and 14,054.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,967.81, 22,451.76 and 14,054.39 is: 21,081.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967.81 : 22,451.76 = 14,054.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967.81/22,451.76 = 14,054.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967.81x = 22,451.76 × 14,054.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967.81x = 315,545,763.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,545,763.16/14,967.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,081.63

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