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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,203.22, 29,271.39 and 14,943.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,203.22, 29,271.39 and 14,943.54 is: 20,629.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,203.22 : 29,271.39 = 14,943.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,203.22/29,271.39 = 14,943.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,203.22x = 29,271.39 × 14,943.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,203.22x = 437,418,187.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,418,187.32/21,203.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,629.80

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