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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,204.96, 31,823.86 and 14,676.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,204.96, 31,823.86 and 14,676.78 is: 22,026.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,204.96 : 31,823.86 = 14,676.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,204.96/31,823.86 = 14,676.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,204.96x = 31,823.86 × 14,676.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,204.96x = 467,071,791.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,071,791.97/21,204.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,026.53

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