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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,414.41, 29,560.38 and 14,517.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,414.41, 29,560.38 and 14,517.15 is: 20,039.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,414.41 : 29,560.38 = 14,517.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,414.41/29,560.38 = 14,517.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,414.41x = 29,560.38 × 14,517.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,414.41x = 429,132,470.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,132,470.52/21,414.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,039.43

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