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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,502.80, 29,683.90 and 14,344.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,502.80, 29,683.90 and 14,344.64 is: 19,802.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,502.80 : 29,683.90 = 14,344.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,502.80/29,683.90 = 14,344.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,502.80x = 29,683.90 × 14,344.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,502.80x = 425,804,859.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,804,859.30/21,502.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,802.30

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