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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,324.59, 29,439.96 and 14,787.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,324.59, 29,439.96 and 14,787.89 is: 20,415.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,324.59 : 29,439.96 = 14,787.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,324.59/29,439.96 = 14,787.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,324.59x = 29,439.96 × 14,787.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,324.59x = 435,354,742.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,354,742.88/21,324.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,415.63

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