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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,539.47, 29,711.01 and 14,813.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,539.47, 29,711.01 and 14,813.44 is: 20,433.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,539.47 : 29,711.01 = 14,813.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,539.47/29,711.01 = 14,813.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,539.47x = 29,711.01 × 14,813.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,539.47x = 440,122,263.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,122,263.97/21,539.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,433.29

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