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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,294.96, 31,971.88 and 14,704.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,294.96, 31,971.88 and 14,704.88 is: 22,077.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,294.96 : 31,971.88 = 14,704.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,294.96/31,971.88 = 14,704.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,294.96x = 31,971.88 × 14,704.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,294.96x = 470,142,658.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,142,658.77/21,294.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,077.65

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