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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,178.26, 29,231.32 and 14,383.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,178.26, 29,231.32 and 14,383.79 is: 19,853.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,178.26 : 29,231.32 = 14,383.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,178.26/29,231.32 = 14,383.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,178.26x = 29,231.32 × 14,383.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,178.26x = 420,457,168.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,457,168.30/21,178.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,853.24

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