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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,995.57, 30,325.33 and 14,023.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,995.57, 30,325.33 and 14,023.96 is: 19,334.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,995.57 : 30,325.33 = 14,023.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,995.57/30,325.33 = 14,023.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,995.57x = 30,325.33 × 14,023.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,995.57x = 425,281,214.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,281,214.91/21,995.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,334.86

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