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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,865.77, 30,158.78 and 14,299.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,865.77, 30,158.78 and 14,299.97 is: 19,723.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,865.77 : 30,158.78 = 14,299.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,865.77/30,158.78 = 14,299.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,865.77x = 30,158.78 × 14,299.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,865.77x = 431,269,426.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,269,426.94/21,865.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,723.50

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