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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,947.62, 30,292.47 and 13,876.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,947.62, 30,292.47 and 13,876.15 is: 19,152.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,947.62 : 30,292.47 = 13,876.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,947.62/30,292.47 = 13,876.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,947.62x = 30,292.47 × 13,876.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,947.62x = 420,342,857.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,342,857.59/21,947.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,152.09

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