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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,610.48, 29,828.02 and 14,075.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,610.48, 29,828.02 and 14,075.62 is: 19,427.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,610.48 : 29,828.02 = 14,075.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,610.48/29,828.02 = 14,075.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,610.48x = 29,828.02 × 14,075.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,610.48x = 419,847,874.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,847,874.87/21,610.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,427.98

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