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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,127.31, 29,150.76 and 14,426.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,127.31, 29,150.76 and 14,426.89 is: 19,905.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,127.31 : 29,150.76 = 14,426.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,127.31/29,150.76 = 14,426.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,127.31x = 29,150.76 × 14,426.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,127.31x = 420,554,807.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,554,807.94/21,127.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,905.74

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