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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,987.95, 30,341.87 and 14,029.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,987.95, 30,341.87 and 14,029.30 is: 19,359.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,987.95 : 30,341.87 = 14,029.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,987.95/30,341.87 = 14,029.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,987.95x = 30,341.87 × 14,029.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,987.95x = 425,675,045.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,675,045.08/21,987.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,359.47

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