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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,956.81, 30,292.24 and 14,407.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,956.81, 30,292.24 and 14,407.33 is: 19,876.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,956.81 : 30,292.24 = 14,407.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,956.81/30,292.24 = 14,407.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,956.81x = 30,292.24 × 14,407.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,956.81x = 436,430,298.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,430,298.12/21,956.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,876.76

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