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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,821.83, 30,111.78 and 14,650.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,821.83, 30,111.78 and 14,650.29 is: 20,215.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,821.83 : 30,111.78 = 14,650.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,821.83/30,111.78 = 14,650.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,821.83x = 30,111.78 × 14,650.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,821.83x = 441,146,364.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,146,364.35/21,821.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,215.83

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