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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,325.20, 29,440.83 and 14,788.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,325.20, 29,440.83 and 14,788.50 is: 20,416.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,325.20 : 29,440.83 = 14,788.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,325.20/29,440.83 = 14,788.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,325.20x = 29,440.83 × 14,788.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,325.20x = 435,385,714.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,385,714.46/21,325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,416.49

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