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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,504.08, 29,687.96 and 14,332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,504.08, 29,687.96 and 14,332.08 is: 19,786.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,504.08 : 29,687.96 = 14,332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,504.08/29,687.96 = 14,332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,504.08x = 29,687.96 × 14,332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,504.08x = 425,490,217.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,490,217.76/21,504.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,786.49

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