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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,957.89, 30,306.35 and 14,886.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,957.89, 30,306.35 and 14,886.59 is: 20,546.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,957.89 : 30,306.35 = 14,886.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,957.89/30,306.35 = 14,886.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,957.89x = 30,306.35 × 14,886.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,957.89x = 451,158,092.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,158,092.53/21,957.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,546.52

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