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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,251.04, 29,334.60 and 14,174.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,251.04, 29,334.60 and 14,174.88 is: 19,566.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,251.04 : 29,334.60 = 14,174.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,251.04/29,334.60 = 14,174.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,251.04x = 29,334.60 × 14,174.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,251.04x = 415,814,434.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,814,434.85/21,251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,566.78

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