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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,251.44, 29,306.64 and 14,069.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,251.44, 29,306.64 and 14,069.98 is: 19,403.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,251.44 : 29,306.64 = 14,069.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,251.44/29,306.64 = 14,069.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,251.44x = 29,306.64 × 14,069.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,251.44x = 412,343,838.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,343,838.67/21,251.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,403.10

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