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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,804.34, 30,099.12 and 14,740.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,804.34, 30,099.12 and 14,740.32 is: 20,347.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,804.34 : 30,099.12 = 14,740.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,804.34/30,099.12 = 14,740.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,804.34x = 30,099.12 × 14,740.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,804.34x = 443,670,660.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,670,660.52/21,804.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,347.81

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