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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,871.98, 30,155.76 and 14,306.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,871.98, 30,155.76 and 14,306.33 is: 19,724.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,871.98 : 30,155.76 = 14,306.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,871.98/30,155.76 = 14,306.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,871.98x = 30,155.76 × 14,306.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,871.98x = 431,418,329.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,418,329.35/21,871.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,724.70

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