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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,220.15, 29,237.47 and 14,134.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,220.15, 29,237.47 and 14,134.27 is: 19,474.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,220.15 : 29,237.47 = 14,134.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,220.15/29,237.47 = 14,134.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,220.15x = 29,237.47 × 14,134.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,220.15x = 413,250,295.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,250,295.10/21,220.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,474.43

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