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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,767.59, 30,038.88 and 14,199.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,767.59, 30,038.88 and 14,199.58 is: 19,595.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,767.59 : 30,038.88 = 14,199.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,767.59/30,038.88 = 14,199.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,767.59x = 30,038.88 × 14,199.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,767.59x = 426,539,479.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,539,479.67/21,767.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,595.16

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