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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,626.99, 29,826.60 and 14,070.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,626.99, 29,826.60 and 14,070.56 is: 19,405.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,626.99 : 29,826.60 = 14,070.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,626.99/29,826.60 = 14,070.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,626.99x = 29,826.60 × 14,070.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,626.99x = 419,676,964.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,676,964.90/21,626.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,405.24

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