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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,774.65, 30,047.15 and 14,710.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,774.65, 30,047.15 and 14,710.64 is: 20,299.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,774.65 : 30,047.15 = 14,710.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,774.65/30,047.15 = 14,710.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,774.65x = 30,047.15 × 14,710.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,774.65x = 442,012,693.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,012,693.22/21,774.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,299.42

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