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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,189.35, 29,252.19 and 14,929.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,189.35, 29,252.19 and 14,929.67 is: 20,610.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,189.35 : 29,252.19 = 14,929.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,189.35/29,252.19 = 14,929.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,189.35x = 29,252.19 × 14,929.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,189.35x = 436,725,322.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,725,322.57/21,189.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,610.61

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