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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,982.45, 22,473.68 and 14,059.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,982.45, 22,473.68 and 14,059.05 is: 21,088.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,982.45 : 22,473.68 = 14,059.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,982.45/22,473.68 = 14,059.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,982.45x = 22,473.68 × 14,059.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,982.45x = 315,958,590.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,958,590.80/14,982.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,088.58

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