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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,222.46, 29,274.42 and 14,504.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,222.46, 29,274.42 and 14,504.68 is: 20,007.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,222.46 : 29,274.42 = 14,504.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,222.46/29,274.42 = 14,504.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,222.46x = 29,274.42 × 14,504.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,222.46x = 424,616,094.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,616,094.29/21,222.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,007.86

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