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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,031.60, 29,029.56 and 14,745.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,031.60, 29,029.56 and 14,745.52 is: 20,352.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,031.60 : 29,029.56 = 14,745.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,031.60/29,029.56 = 14,745.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,031.60x = 29,029.56 × 14,745.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,031.60x = 428,055,957.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,055,957.57/21,031.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,352.99

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