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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,175.80, 29,209.92 and 14,005.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,175.80, 29,209.92 and 14,005.92 is: 19,319.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,175.80 : 29,209.92 = 14,005.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,175.80/29,209.92 = 14,005.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,175.80x = 29,209.92 × 14,005.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,175.80x = 409,111,802.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,111,802.73/21,175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,319.78

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