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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,206.72, 29,276.22 and 14,947.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,206.72, 29,276.22 and 14,947.04 is: 20,634.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,206.72 : 29,276.22 = 14,947.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,206.72/29,276.22 = 14,947.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,206.72x = 29,276.22 × 14,947.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,206.72x = 437,592,831.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,592,831.39/21,206.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,634.63

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