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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,924.93, 30,261.24 and 14,254.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,924.93, 30,261.24 and 14,254.85 is: 19,674.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,924.93 : 30,261.24 = 14,254.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,924.93/30,261.24 = 14,254.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,924.93x = 30,261.24 × 14,254.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,924.93x = 431,369,512.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,369,512.67/21,924.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,674.84

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