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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,989.58, 30,344.11 and 14,030.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,989.58, 30,344.11 and 14,030.92 is: 19,361.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,989.58 : 30,344.11 = 14,030.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,989.58/30,344.11 = 14,030.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,989.58x = 30,344.11 × 14,030.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,989.58x = 425,755,779.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,755,779.88/21,989.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,361.71

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