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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,996.82, 30,327.06 and 14,025.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,996.82, 30,327.06 and 14,025.21 is: 19,336.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,996.82 : 30,327.06 = 14,025.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,996.82/30,327.06 = 14,025.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,996.82x = 30,327.06 × 14,025.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,996.82x = 425,343,385.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,343,385.18/21,996.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,336.59

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