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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,627, 29,824.71 and 14,064.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,627, 29,824.71 and 14,064.67 is: 19,395.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,627 : 29,824.71 = 14,064.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,627/29,824.71 = 14,064.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,627x = 29,824.71 × 14,064.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,627x = 419,474,688.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,474,688.53/21,627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,395.88

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