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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,821.54, 30,105.69 and 14,736.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,821.54, 30,105.69 and 14,736.74 is: 20,331.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,821.54 : 30,105.69 = 14,736.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,821.54/30,105.69 = 14,736.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,821.54x = 30,105.69 × 14,736.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,821.54x = 443,659,726.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,659,726.05/21,821.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,331.27

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