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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,916.80, 30,221.40 and 13,948.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,916.80, 30,221.40 and 13,948.83 is: 19,234.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,916.80 : 30,221.40 = 13,948.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,916.80/30,221.40 = 13,948.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,916.80x = 30,221.40 × 13,948.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,916.80x = 421,553,170.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,553,170.96/21,916.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,234.25

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