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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,351.23, 29,476.99 and 14,190.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,351.23, 29,476.99 and 14,190.85 is: 19,591.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,351.23 : 29,476.99 = 14,190.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,351.23/29,476.99 = 14,190.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,351.23x = 29,476.99 × 14,190.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,351.23x = 418,303,578.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,303,578.94/21,351.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,591.55

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