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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,340.08, 29,420.69 and 14,958.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,340.08, 29,420.69 and 14,958.09 is: 20,622.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,340.08 : 29,420.69 = 14,958.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,340.08/29,420.69 = 14,958.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,340.08x = 29,420.69 × 14,958.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,340.08x = 440,077,254.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,077,254.09/21,340.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,622.10

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