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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,151.48, 31,737.57 and 14,951.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,151.48, 31,737.57 and 14,951.33 is: 22,434.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,151.48 : 31,737.57 = 14,951.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,151.48/31,737.57 = 14,951.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,151.48x = 31,737.57 × 14,951.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,151.48x = 474,519,049.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,519,049.35/21,151.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,434.32

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