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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,309.38, 29,376.20 and 14,916.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,309.38, 29,376.20 and 14,916.18 is: 20,562.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,309.38 : 29,376.20 = 14,916.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,309.38/29,376.20 = 14,916.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,309.38x = 29,376.20 × 14,916.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,309.38x = 438,180,612.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,180,612.34/21,309.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,562.81

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