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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,982.96, 22,474.42 and 14,059.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,982.96, 22,474.42 and 14,059.56 is: 21,089.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,982.96 : 22,474.42 = 14,059.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,982.96/22,474.42 = 14,059.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,982.96x = 22,474.42 × 14,059.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,982.96x = 315,980,456.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,980,456.46/14,982.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,089.32

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