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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,012.45, 28,994.55 and 14,221.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,012.45, 28,994.55 and 14,221.32 is: 19,623.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,012.45 : 28,994.55 = 14,221.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,012.45/28,994.55 = 14,221.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,012.45x = 28,994.55 × 14,221.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,012.45x = 412,340,773.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,340,773.81/21,012.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,623.64

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