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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,769.33, 30,033.03 and 14,213.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,769.33, 30,033.03 and 14,213.23 is: 19,608.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,769.33 : 30,033.03 = 14,213.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,769.33/30,033.03 = 14,213.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,769.33x = 30,033.03 × 14,213.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,769.33x = 426,866,362.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,866,362.99/21,769.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,608.61

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