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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,775.76, 30,003.96 and 14,689.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,775.76, 30,003.96 and 14,689.76 is: 20,240.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,775.76 : 30,003.96 = 14,689.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,775.76/30,003.96 = 14,689.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,775.76x = 30,003.96 × 14,689.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,775.76x = 440,750,971.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,750,971.45/21,775.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,240.44

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