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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,146.38, 29,193.96 and 14,441.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,146.38, 29,193.96 and 14,441.74 is: 19,937.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,146.38 : 29,193.96 = 14,441.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,146.38/29,193.96 = 14,441.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,146.38x = 29,193.96 × 14,441.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,146.38x = 421,611,579.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,611,579.89/21,146.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,937.77

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