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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,977.05, 22,368.30 and 14,082.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,977.05, 22,368.30 and 14,082.81 is: 21,032.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,977.05 : 22,368.30 = 14,082.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,977.05/22,368.30 = 14,082.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,977.05x = 22,368.30 × 14,082.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,977.05x = 315,008,518.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,008,518.92/14,977.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,032.75

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