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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,526.56, 29,729.16 and 14,829.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,526.56, 29,729.16 and 14,829.48 is: 20,480.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,526.56 : 29,729.16 = 14,829.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,526.56/29,729.16 = 14,829.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,526.56x = 29,729.16 × 14,829.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,526.56x = 440,867,983.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,867,983.64/21,526.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,480.19

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