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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,925.94, 30,233.97 and 13,957.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,925.94, 30,233.97 and 13,957.97 is: 19,246.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,925.94 : 30,233.97 = 13,957.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,925.94/30,233.97 = 13,957.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,925.94x = 30,233.97 × 13,957.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,925.94x = 422,004,695.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,004,695.07/21,925.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,246.83

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