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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,055.30, 29,021.69 and 14,925.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,055.30, 29,021.69 and 14,925.06 is: 20,572.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,055.30 : 29,021.69 = 14,925.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,055.30/29,021.69 = 14,925.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,055.30x = 29,021.69 × 14,925.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,055.30x = 433,150,446.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,150,446.93/21,055.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,572.04

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