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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,988.70, 22,496.91 and 14,084.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,988.70, 22,496.91 and 14,084.53 is: 21,139.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,988.70 : 22,496.91 = 14,084.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,988.70/22,496.91 = 14,084.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,988.70x = 22,496.91 × 14,084.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,988.70x = 316,858,403.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,858,403.80/14,988.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,139.82

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