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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,627.06, 29,850.12 and 14,060.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,627.06, 29,850.12 and 14,060.22 is: 19,406.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,627.06 : 29,850.12 = 14,060.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,627.06/29,850.12 = 14,060.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,627.06x = 29,850.12 × 14,060.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,627.06x = 419,699,254.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,699,254.23/21,627.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,406.21

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