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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,253.19, 29,329.01 and 14,538.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,253.19, 29,329.01 and 14,538.59 is: 20,062.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,253.19 : 29,329.01 = 14,538.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,253.19/29,329.01 = 14,538.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,253.19x = 29,329.01 × 14,538.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,253.19x = 426,402,378.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,402,378.80/21,253.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,062.98

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