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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,210.96, 29,277.84 and 14,941.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,210.96, 29,277.84 and 14,941.68 is: 20,624.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,210.96 : 29,277.84 = 14,941.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,210.96/29,277.84 = 14,941.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,210.96x = 29,277.84 × 14,941.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,210.96x = 437,460,116.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,460,116.37/21,210.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,624.25

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