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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,891.86, 30,186.74 and 14,805.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,891.86, 30,186.74 and 14,805.98 is: 20,416.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,891.86 : 30,186.74 = 14,805.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,891.86/30,186.74 = 14,805.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,891.86x = 30,186.74 × 14,805.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,891.86x = 446,944,268.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,944,268.71/21,891.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,416.00

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