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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,365.88, 31,968.54 and 14,804.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,365.88, 31,968.54 and 14,804.88 is: 22,151.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,365.88 : 31,968.54 = 14,804.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,365.88/31,968.54 = 14,804.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,365.88x = 31,968.54 × 14,804.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,365.88x = 473,290,398.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,290,398.48/21,365.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,151.69

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