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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,772.06, 30,054.62 and 14,708.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,772.06, 30,054.62 and 14,708.06 is: 20,303.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,772.06 : 30,054.62 = 14,708.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,772.06/30,054.62 = 14,708.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,772.06x = 30,054.62 × 14,708.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,772.06x = 442,045,154.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,045,154.24/21,772.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,303.32

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