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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,983.96, 22,475.92 and 14,060.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,983.96, 22,475.92 and 14,060.56 is: 21,090.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,983.96 : 22,475.92 = 14,060.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,983.96/22,475.92 = 14,060.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,983.96x = 22,475.92 × 14,060.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,983.96x = 316,024,021.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,024,021.72/14,983.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,090.82

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