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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,477.77, 29,661.84 and 14,780.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,477.77, 29,661.84 and 14,780.69 is: 20,412.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,477.77 : 29,661.84 = 14,780.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,477.77/29,661.84 = 14,780.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,477.77x = 29,661.84 × 14,780.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,477.77x = 438,422,313.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,422,313.56/21,477.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,412.85

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