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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,825.47, 30,095.30 and 14,739.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,825.47, 30,095.30 and 14,739.59 is: 20,324.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,825.47 : 30,095.30 = 14,739.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,825.47/30,095.30 = 14,739.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,825.47x = 30,095.30 × 14,739.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,825.47x = 443,592,495.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,592,495.01/21,825.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,324.53

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