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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,827.67, 30,133.64 and 14,695.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,827.67, 30,133.64 and 14,695.12 is: 20,286.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,827.67 : 30,133.64 = 14,695.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,827.67/30,133.64 = 14,695.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,827.67x = 30,133.64 × 14,695.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,827.67x = 442,817,455.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,817,455.84/21,827.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,286.98

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