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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,990.29, 30,299.06 and 14,904.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,990.29, 30,299.06 and 14,904.41 is: 20,535.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,990.29 : 30,299.06 = 14,904.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,990.29/30,299.06 = 14,904.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,990.29x = 30,299.06 × 14,904.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,990.29x = 451,589,498.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,589,498.62/21,990.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,535.86

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