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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,371.66, 29,470.23 and 14,667.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,371.66, 29,470.23 and 14,667.08 is: 20,225.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,371.66 : 29,470.23 = 14,667.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,371.66/29,470.23 = 14,667.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,371.66x = 29,470.23 × 14,667.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,371.66x = 432,242,221.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,242,221.03/21,371.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,225.02

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