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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,294.90, 29,371.32 and 14,111.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,294.90, 29,371.32 and 14,111.82 is: 19,463.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,294.90 : 29,371.32 = 14,111.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,294.90/29,371.32 = 14,111.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,294.90x = 29,371.32 × 14,111.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,294.90x = 414,482,781.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,482,781.00/21,294.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,463.95

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