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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,627.81, 29,851.16 and 14,060.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,627.81, 29,851.16 and 14,060.97 is: 19,407.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,627.81 : 29,851.16 = 14,060.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,627.81/29,851.16 = 14,060.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,627.81x = 29,851.16 × 14,060.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,627.81x = 419,736,194.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,736,194.92/21,627.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,407.24

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