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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,381.30, 29,443.41 and 14,660.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,381.30, 29,443.41 and 14,660.10 is: 20,187.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,381.30 : 29,443.41 = 14,660.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,381.30/29,443.41 = 14,660.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,381.30x = 29,443.41 × 14,660.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,381.30x = 431,643,334.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,643,334.94/21,381.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,187.89

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