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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,993.57, 30,322.58 and 14,021.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,993.57, 30,322.58 and 14,021.96 is: 19,332.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,993.57 : 30,322.58 = 14,021.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,993.57/30,322.58 = 14,021.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,993.57x = 30,322.58 × 14,021.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,993.57x = 425,181,782.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,181,782.13/21,993.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,332.09

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