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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,169.79, 31,754.94 and 14,594.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,169.79, 31,754.94 and 14,594.21 is: 21,891.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,169.79 : 31,754.94 = 14,594.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,169.79/31,754.94 = 14,594.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,169.79x = 31,754.94 × 14,594.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,169.79x = 463,438,262.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,438,262.90/21,169.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,891.49

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