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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,767.76, 29,992.92 and 14,681.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,767.76, 29,992.92 and 14,681.76 is: 20,229.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,767.76 : 29,992.92 = 14,681.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,767.76/29,992.92 = 14,681.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,767.76x = 29,992.92 × 14,681.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,767.76x = 440,348,853.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,348,853.14/21,767.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,229.41

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