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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,295.96, 31,973.38 and 14,705.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,295.96, 31,973.38 and 14,705.88 is: 22,079.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,295.96 : 31,973.38 = 14,705.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,295.96/31,973.38 = 14,705.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,295.96x = 31,973.38 × 14,705.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,295.96x = 470,196,689.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,196,689.47/21,295.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,079.15

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