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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,266.75, 29,342.71 and 14,194.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,266.75, 29,342.71 and 14,194.54 is: 19,584.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,266.75 : 29,342.71 = 14,194.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,266.75/29,342.71 = 14,194.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,266.75x = 29,342.71 × 14,194.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,266.75x = 416,506,245.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,506,245.38/21,266.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,584.85

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