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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,006.72, 29,012.60 and 14,280.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,006.72, 29,012.60 and 14,280.67 is: 19,723.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,006.72 : 29,012.60 = 14,280.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,006.72/29,012.60 = 14,280.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,006.72x = 29,012.60 × 14,280.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,006.72x = 414,319,366.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,319,366.44/21,006.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,723.18

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