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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,188.84, 31,788.50 and 14,961.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,188.84, 31,788.50 and 14,961.05 is: 22,445.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,188.84 : 31,788.50 = 14,961.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,188.84/31,788.50 = 14,961.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,188.84x = 31,788.50 × 14,961.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,188.84x = 475,589,486.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,589,486.35/21,188.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,445.28

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