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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,193.60, 31,790.40 and 14,940.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,193.60, 31,790.40 and 14,940.40 is: 22,410.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,193.60 : 31,790.40 = 14,940.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,193.60/31,790.40 = 14,940.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,193.60x = 31,790.40 × 14,940.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,193.60x = 474,961,292.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,961,292.16/21,193.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,410.60

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