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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,832.54, 30,111.26 and 14,660.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,832.54, 30,111.26 and 14,660.29 is: 20,219.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,832.54 : 30,111.26 = 14,660.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,832.54/30,111.26 = 14,660.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,832.54x = 30,111.26 × 14,660.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,832.54x = 441,439,850.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,439,850.67/21,832.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,219.36

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