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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,171.13, 29,229.94 and 14,454.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,171.13, 29,229.94 and 14,454.31 is: 19,956.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,171.13 : 29,229.94 = 14,454.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,171.13/29,229.94 = 14,454.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,171.13x = 29,229.94 × 14,454.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,171.13x = 422,498,614.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,498,614.04/21,171.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,956.36

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