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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,524.27, 29,713.59 and 14,366.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,524.27, 29,713.59 and 14,366.07 is: 19,831.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,524.27 : 29,713.59 = 14,366.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,524.27/29,713.59 = 14,366.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,524.27x = 29,713.59 × 14,366.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,524.27x = 426,867,513.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,867,513.89/21,524.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,831.92

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