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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,832.41, 30,104.89 and 14,746.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,832.41, 30,104.89 and 14,746.53 is: 20,334.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,832.41 : 30,104.89 = 14,746.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,832.41/30,104.89 = 14,746.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,832.41x = 30,104.89 × 14,746.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,832.41x = 443,942,626.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,942,626.67/21,832.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,334.11

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