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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,170.13, 29,228.56 and 14,453.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,170.13, 29,228.56 and 14,453.31 is: 19,954.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,170.13 : 29,228.56 = 14,453.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,170.13/29,228.56 = 14,453.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,170.13x = 29,228.56 × 14,453.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,170.13x = 422,449,438.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,449,438.53/21,170.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,954.98

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