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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,327.71, 29,444.72 and 14,167.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,327.71, 29,444.72 and 14,167.31 is: 19,559.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,327.71 : 29,444.72 = 14,167.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,327.71/29,444.72 = 14,167.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,327.71x = 29,444.72 × 14,167.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,327.71x = 417,152,258.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,152,258.04/21,327.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,559.17

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