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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,115.89, 29,151.50 and 14,411.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,115.89, 29,151.50 and 14,411.52 is: 19,895.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,115.89 : 29,151.50 = 14,411.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,115.89/29,151.50 = 14,411.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,115.89x = 29,151.50 × 14,411.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,115.89x = 420,117,353.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,117,353.22/21,115.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,895.79

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