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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,976.05, 22,366.81 and 14,081.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,976.05, 22,366.81 and 14,081.81 is: 21,031.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,976.05 : 22,366.81 = 14,081.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,976.05/22,366.81 = 14,081.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,976.05x = 22,366.81 × 14,081.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,976.05x = 314,965,168.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,965,168.73/14,976.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,031.26

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