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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,973.09, 22,484.75 and 14,377.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,973.09, 22,484.75 and 14,377.14 is: 21,589.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,973.09 : 22,484.75 = 14,377.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,973.09/22,484.75 = 14,377.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,973.09x = 22,484.75 × 14,377.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,973.09x = 323,266,398.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,266,398.62/14,973.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,589.83

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