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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,269.63, 31,848.71 and 14,995.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,269.63, 31,848.71 and 14,995.67 is: 22,454.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,269.63 : 31,848.71 = 14,995.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,269.63/31,848.71 = 14,995.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,269.63x = 31,848.71 × 14,995.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,269.63x = 477,592,749.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,592,749.73/21,269.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,454.21

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