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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,275.84, 29,330.16 and 14,968.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,275.84, 29,330.16 and 14,968.64 is: 20,635.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,275.84 : 29,330.16 = 14,968.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,275.84/29,330.16 = 14,968.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,275.84x = 29,330.16 × 14,968.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,275.84x = 439,032,606.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,032,606.18/21,275.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,635.27

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