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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,164.24, 29,218.20 and 13,994.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,164.24, 29,218.20 and 13,994.48 is: 19,320.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,164.24 : 29,218.20 = 13,994.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,164.24/29,218.20 = 13,994.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,164.24x = 29,218.20 × 13,994.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,164.24x = 408,893,515.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,893,515.54/21,164.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,320.02

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