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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,402.29, 29,545.46 and 14,244.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,402.29, 29,545.46 and 14,244.12 is: 19,663.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,402.29 : 29,545.46 = 14,244.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,402.29/29,545.46 = 14,244.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,402.29x = 29,545.46 × 14,244.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,402.29x = 420,849,006.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,849,006.47/21,402.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,663.74

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