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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,994.08, 30,365.87 and 14,453.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,994.08, 30,365.87 and 14,453.79 is: 19,955.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,994.08 : 30,365.87 = 14,453.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,994.08/30,365.87 = 14,453.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,994.08x = 30,365.87 × 14,453.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,994.08x = 438,901,908.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,901,908.15/21,994.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,955.46

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