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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,912.72, 30,233.43 and 14,752.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,912.72, 30,233.43 and 14,752.73 is: 20,354.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,912.72 : 30,233.43 = 14,752.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,912.72/30,233.43 = 14,752.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,912.72x = 30,233.43 × 14,752.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,912.72x = 446,025,478.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,025,478.60/21,912.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,354.64

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