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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,609.62, 29,846.12 and 14,427.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,609.62, 29,846.12 and 14,427.04 is: 19,925.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,609.62 : 29,846.12 = 14,427.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,609.62/29,846.12 = 14,427.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,609.62x = 29,846.12 × 14,427.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,609.62x = 430,591,167.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,591,167.08/21,609.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,925.90

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