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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,012.93, 28,992.11 and 14,632.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,012.93, 28,992.11 and 14,632.38 is: 20,188.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,012.93 : 28,992.11 = 14,632.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,012.93/28,992.11 = 14,632.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,012.93x = 28,992.11 × 14,632.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,012.93x = 424,223,497.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,223,497.36/21,012.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,188.69

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