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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,160.43, 29,210.70 and 14,811.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,160.43, 29,210.70 and 14,811.96 is: 20,447.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,160.43 : 29,210.70 = 14,811.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,160.43/29,210.70 = 14,811.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,160.43x = 29,210.70 × 14,811.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,160.43x = 432,667,719.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,667,719.97/21,160.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,447.02

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