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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.82, 22,509.05 and 14,092.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.82, 22,509.05 and 14,092.66 is: 21,151.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.82 : 22,509.05 = 14,092.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.82/22,509.05 = 14,092.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.82x = 22,509.05 × 14,092.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.82x = 317,212,388.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,212,388.57/14,996.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,151.98

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