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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,767.99, 30,022.88 and 14,595.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,767.99, 30,022.88 and 14,595.53 is: 20,130.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,767.99 : 30,022.88 = 14,595.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,767.99/30,022.88 = 14,595.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,767.99x = 30,022.88 × 14,595.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,767.99x = 438,199,622.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,199,622.63/21,767.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,130.46

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