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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,331.88, 29,409.30 and 14,949.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,331.88, 29,409.30 and 14,949.88 is: 20,610.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,331.88 : 29,409.30 = 14,949.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,331.88/29,409.30 = 14,949.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,331.88x = 29,409.30 × 14,949.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,331.88x = 439,665,505.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,665,505.88/21,331.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,610.72

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