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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,319.83, 29,392.74 and 14,937.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,319.83, 29,392.74 and 14,937.84 is: 20,594.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,319.83 : 29,392.74 = 14,937.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,319.83/29,392.74 = 14,937.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,319.83x = 29,392.74 × 14,937.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,319.83x = 439,064,047.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,064,047.28/21,319.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,594.16

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