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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,565.18, 29,730.27 and 14,757.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,565.18, 29,730.27 and 14,757.94 is: 20,345.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,565.18 : 29,730.27 = 14,757.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,565.18/29,730.27 = 14,757.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,565.18x = 29,730.27 × 14,757.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,565.18x = 438,757,540.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,757,540.84/21,565.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,345.65

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