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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,939.41, 30,265.67 and 14,382.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,939.41, 30,265.67 and 14,382.41 is: 19,840.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,939.41 : 30,265.67 = 14,382.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,939.41/30,265.67 = 14,382.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,939.41x = 30,265.67 × 14,382.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,939.41x = 435,293,274.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,293,274.86/21,939.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,840.70

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