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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,306.75, 29,372.57 and 14,913.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,306.75, 29,372.57 and 14,913.56 is: 20,559.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,306.75 : 29,372.57 = 14,913.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,306.75/29,372.57 = 14,913.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,306.75x = 29,372.57 × 14,913.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,306.75x = 438,049,475.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,049,475.47/21,306.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,559.19

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