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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,325.08, 29,440.66 and 14,788.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,325.08, 29,440.66 and 14,788.38 is: 20,416.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,325.08 : 29,440.66 = 14,788.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,325.08/29,440.66 = 14,788.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,325.08x = 29,440.66 × 14,788.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,325.08x = 435,379,667.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,379,667.53/21,325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,416.32

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