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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,908.65, 30,247.32 and 14,259.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,908.65, 30,247.32 and 14,259.21 is: 19,686.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,908.65 : 30,247.32 = 14,259.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,908.65/30,247.32 = 14,259.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,908.65x = 30,247.32 × 14,259.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,908.65x = 431,302,887.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,302,887.82/21,908.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,686.42

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