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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,010.62, 28,985.21 and 14,202.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,010.62, 28,985.21 and 14,202.46 is: 19,593.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,010.62 : 28,985.21 = 14,202.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,010.62/28,985.21 = 14,202.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,010.62x = 28,985.21 × 14,202.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,010.62x = 411,661,285.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,661,285.62/21,010.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,593.01

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