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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,178.84, 31,778.50 and 14,978.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,178.84, 31,778.50 and 14,978.70 is: 22,475.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,178.84 : 31,778.50 = 14,978.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,178.84/31,778.50 = 14,978.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,178.84x = 31,778.50 × 14,978.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,178.84x = 476,000,617.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,000,617.95/21,178.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,475.29

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