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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,608.64, 29,825.48 and 14,073.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,608.64, 29,825.48 and 14,073.76 is: 19,425.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,608.64 : 29,825.48 = 14,073.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,608.64/29,825.48 = 14,073.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,608.64x = 29,825.48 × 14,073.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,608.64x = 419,756,647.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,756,647.40/21,608.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,425.41

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