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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,491.28, 29,670.96 and 14,052.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,491.28, 29,670.96 and 14,052.24 is: 19,400.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,491.28 : 29,670.96 = 14,052.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,491.28/29,670.96 = 14,052.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,491.28x = 29,670.96 × 14,052.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,491.28x = 416,943,450.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,943,450.95/21,491.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,400.59

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