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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,211.56, 29,241.54 and 14,904.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,211.56, 29,241.54 and 14,904.36 is: 20,546.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,211.56 : 29,241.54 = 14,904.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,211.56/29,241.54 = 14,904.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,211.56x = 29,241.54 × 14,904.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,211.56x = 435,826,439.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,826,439.11/21,211.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,546.65

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