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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,324.20, 29,439.45 and 14,787.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,324.20, 29,439.45 and 14,787.50 is: 20,415.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,324.20 : 29,439.45 = 14,787.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,324.20/29,439.45 = 14,787.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,324.20x = 29,439.45 × 14,787.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,324.20x = 435,335,719.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,335,719.68/21,324.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,415.11

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