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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,767.56, 30,030.62 and 14,211.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,767.56, 30,030.62 and 14,211.48 is: 19,606.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,767.56 : 30,030.62 = 14,211.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,767.56/30,030.62 = 14,211.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,767.56x = 30,030.62 × 14,211.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,767.56x = 426,779,555.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,779,555.52/21,767.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,606.22

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