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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,250.44, 29,305.26 and 14,068.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,250.44, 29,305.26 and 14,068.98 is: 19,401.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,250.44 : 29,305.26 = 14,068.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,250.44/29,305.26 = 14,068.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,250.44x = 29,305.26 × 14,068.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,250.44x = 412,295,116.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,295,116.83/21,250.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,401.72

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