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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,308.81, 29,396.71 and 14,933.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,308.81, 29,396.71 and 14,933.07 is: 20,601.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,308.81 : 29,396.71 = 14,933.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,308.81/29,396.71 = 14,933.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,308.81x = 29,396.71 × 14,933.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,308.81x = 438,983,128.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,983,128.20/21,308.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,601.02

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