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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,614.76, 29,849.67 and 14,917.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,614.76, 29,849.67 and 14,917.68 is: 20,601.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,614.76 : 29,849.67 = 14,917.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,614.76/29,849.67 = 14,917.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,614.76x = 29,849.67 × 14,917.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,614.76x = 445,287,825.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,287,825.17/21,614.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,601.10

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