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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,298.90, 29,376.84 and 14,115.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,298.90, 29,376.84 and 14,115.82 is: 19,469.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,298.90 : 29,376.84 = 14,115.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,298.90/29,376.84 = 14,115.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,298.90x = 29,376.84 × 14,115.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,298.90x = 414,678,185.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,678,185.61/21,298.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,469.46

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