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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,708.82, 29,982.77 and 14,622.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,708.82, 29,982.77 and 14,622.94 is: 20,196.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,708.82 : 29,982.77 = 14,622.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,708.82/29,982.77 = 14,622.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,708.82x = 29,982.77 × 14,622.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,708.82x = 438,436,246.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,436,246.74/21,708.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,196.23

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