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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,798.99, 30,091.74 and 14,734.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,798.99, 30,091.74 and 14,734.98 is: 20,340.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,798.99 : 30,091.74 = 14,734.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,798.99/30,091.74 = 14,734.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,798.99x = 30,091.74 × 14,734.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,798.99x = 443,401,187.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,401,187.07/21,798.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,340.45

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