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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,190.30, 31,785.72 and 14,614.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,190.30, 31,785.72 and 14,614.72 is: 21,922.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,190.30 : 31,785.72 = 14,614.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,190.30/31,785.72 = 14,614.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,190.30x = 31,785.72 × 14,614.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,190.30x = 464,539,397.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,539,397.80/21,190.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,922.27

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