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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,233.68, 29,251.83 and 14,848.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,233.68, 29,251.83 and 14,848.33 is: 20,455.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,233.68 : 29,251.83 = 14,848.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,233.68/29,251.83 = 14,848.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,233.68x = 29,251.83 × 14,848.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,233.68x = 434,340,824.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,340,824.94/21,233.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,455.28

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