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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,262.08, 29,348.26 and 14,545.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,262.08, 29,348.26 and 14,545.14 is: 20,076.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,262.08 : 29,348.26 = 14,545.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,262.08/29,348.26 = 14,545.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,262.08x = 29,348.26 × 14,545.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,262.08x = 426,874,550.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,874,550.46/21,262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,076.80

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