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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,053.71, 29,056.89 and 14,676.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,053.71, 29,056.89 and 14,676.18 is: 20,255.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,053.71 : 29,056.89 = 14,676.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,053.71/29,056.89 = 14,676.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,053.71x = 29,056.89 × 14,676.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,053.71x = 426,444,147.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,444,147.88/21,053.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,255.06

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