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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,975.05, 22,365.31 and 14,080.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,975.05, 22,365.31 and 14,080.81 is: 21,029.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,975.05 : 22,365.31 = 14,080.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,975.05/22,365.31 = 14,080.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,975.05x = 22,365.31 × 14,080.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,975.05x = 314,921,715.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,921,715.90/14,975.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,029.76

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