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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,766.59, 29,995.79 and 14,680.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,766.59, 29,995.79 and 14,680.71 is: 20,230.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,766.59 : 29,995.79 = 14,680.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,766.59/29,995.79 = 14,680.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,766.59x = 29,995.79 × 14,680.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,766.59x = 440,359,420.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,359,420.81/21,766.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,230.98

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