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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,924.96, 30,245.88 and 14,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,924.96, 30,245.88 and 14,368 is: 19,820.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,924.96 : 30,245.88 = 14,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,924.96/30,245.88 = 14,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,924.96x = 30,245.88 × 14,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,924.96x = 434,572,803.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,572,803.84/21,924.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,820.92

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