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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,985.02, 30,337.89 and 14,026.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,985.02, 30,337.89 and 14,026.39 is: 19,355.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,985.02 : 30,337.89 = 14,026.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,985.02/30,337.89 = 14,026.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,985.02x = 30,337.89 × 14,026.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,985.02x = 425,531,076.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,531,076.92/21,985.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,355.50

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