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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,609.86, 29,846.41 and 14,427.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,609.86, 29,846.41 and 14,427.25 is: 19,926.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,609.86 : 29,846.41 = 14,427.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,609.86/29,846.41 = 14,427.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,609.86x = 29,846.41 × 14,427.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,609.86x = 430,601,507.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,601,507.99/21,609.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,926.16

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