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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,052.71, 29,055.51 and 14,675.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,052.71, 29,055.51 and 14,675.18 is: 20,253.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,052.71 : 29,055.51 = 14,675.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,052.71/29,055.51 = 14,675.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,052.71x = 29,055.51 × 14,675.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,052.71x = 426,394,693.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,394,693.96/21,052.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,253.67

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