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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,924.52, 30,245.58 and 14,368.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,924.52, 30,245.58 and 14,368.84 is: 19,822.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,924.52 : 30,245.58 = 14,368.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,924.52/30,245.58 = 14,368.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,924.52x = 30,245.58 × 14,368.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,924.52x = 434,593,899.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,593,899.73/21,924.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,822.28

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