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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,934.02, 30,293.54 and 14,848.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,934.02, 30,293.54 and 14,848.14 is: 20,507.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,934.02 : 30,293.54 = 14,848.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,934.02/30,293.54 = 14,848.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,934.02x = 30,293.54 × 14,848.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,934.02x = 449,802,901.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,802,901.58/21,934.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,507.09

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