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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,808.63, 30,111.11 and 14,649.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,808.63, 30,111.11 and 14,649.45 is: 20,226.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,808.63 : 30,111.11 = 14,649.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,808.63/30,111.11 = 14,649.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,808.63x = 30,111.11 × 14,649.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,808.63x = 441,111,200.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,111,200.39/21,808.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,226.45

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