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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,007.37, 28,981.86 and 14,632.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,007.37, 28,981.86 and 14,632.27 is: 20,186.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,007.37 : 28,981.86 = 14,632.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,007.37/28,981.86 = 14,632.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,007.37x = 28,981.86 × 14,632.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,007.37x = 424,070,400.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,070,400.62/21,007.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,186.74

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