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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,949.76, 30,295.14 and 14,878.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,949.76, 30,295.14 and 14,878.46 is: 20,535.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,949.76 : 30,295.14 = 14,878.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,949.76/30,295.14 = 14,878.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,949.76x = 30,295.14 × 14,878.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,949.76x = 450,745,028.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,745,028.68/21,949.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,535.31

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