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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,285.33, 29,345.13 and 14,903.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,285.33, 29,345.13 and 14,903.34 is: 20,546.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,285.33 : 29,345.13 = 14,903.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,285.33/29,345.13 = 14,903.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,285.33x = 29,345.13 × 14,903.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,285.33x = 437,340,449.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,340,449.73/21,285.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,546.57

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