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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,493.53, 29,683.56 and 14,796.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,493.53, 29,683.56 and 14,796.45 is: 20,434.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,493.53 : 29,683.56 = 14,796.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,493.53/29,683.56 = 14,796.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,493.53x = 29,683.56 × 14,796.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,493.53x = 439,211,311.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,211,311.36/21,493.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,434.58

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