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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,986.70, 22,493.90 and 14,082.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,986.70, 22,493.90 and 14,082.52 is: 21,136.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,986.70 : 22,493.90 = 14,082.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,986.70/22,493.90 = 14,082.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,986.70x = 22,493.90 × 14,082.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,986.70x = 316,770,796.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,770,796.63/14,986.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,136.79

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