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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,960.14, 30,309.46 and 14,888.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,960.14, 30,309.46 and 14,888.84 is: 20,549.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,960.14 : 30,309.46 = 14,888.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,960.14/30,309.46 = 14,888.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,960.14x = 30,309.46 × 14,888.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,960.14x = 451,272,511.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,272,511.66/21,960.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,549.62

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