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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,150.84, 31,774.86 and 14,925.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,150.84, 31,774.86 and 14,925.16 is: 22,422.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,150.84 : 31,774.86 = 14,925.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,150.84/31,774.86 = 14,925.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,150.84x = 31,774.86 × 14,925.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,150.84x = 474,244,869.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,244,869.48/21,150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,422.03

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