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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,162.20, 29,194.02 and 14,878.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,162.20, 29,194.02 and 14,878.28 is: 20,525.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,162.20 : 29,194.02 = 14,878.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,162.20/29,194.02 = 14,878.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,162.20x = 29,194.02 × 14,878.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,162.20x = 434,356,803.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,356,803.89/21,162.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,525.13

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