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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,769.36, 30,050.90 and 14,705.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,769.36, 30,050.90 and 14,705.35 is: 20,299.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,769.36 : 30,050.90 = 14,705.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,769.36/30,050.90 = 14,705.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,769.36x = 30,050.90 × 14,705.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,769.36x = 441,908,908.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,908,908.81/21,769.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,299.58

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