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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,986.93, 22,505.91 and 14,359.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,986.93, 22,505.91 and 14,359.99 is: 21,564.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,986.93 : 22,505.91 = 14,359.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,986.93/22,505.91 = 14,359.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,986.93x = 22,505.91 × 14,359.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,986.93x = 323,184,642.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,184,642.54/14,986.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,564.43

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