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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,174.33, 29,207.85 and 14,004.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,174.33, 29,207.85 and 14,004.42 is: 19,317.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,174.33 : 29,207.85 = 14,004.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,174.33/29,207.85 = 14,004.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,174.33x = 29,207.85 × 14,004.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,174.33x = 409,038,998.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,038,998.70/21,174.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,317.68

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