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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,521.72, 29,710.08 and 14,363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,521.72, 29,710.08 and 14,363.60 is: 19,828.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,521.72 : 29,710.08 = 14,363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,521.72/29,710.08 = 14,363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,521.72x = 29,710.08 × 14,363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,521.72x = 426,743,705.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,743,705.09/21,521.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,828.51

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