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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,381.15, 29,513.33 and 14,688.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,381.15, 29,513.33 and 14,688.93 is: 20,275.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,381.15 : 29,513.33 = 14,688.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,381.15/29,513.33 = 14,688.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,381.15x = 29,513.33 × 14,688.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,381.15x = 433,519,238.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,519,238.44/21,381.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,275.77

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