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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,630.33, 29,807.87 and 14,452.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,630.33, 29,807.87 and 14,452.11 is: 19,915.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,630.33 : 29,807.87 = 14,452.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,630.33/29,807.87 = 14,452.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,630.33x = 29,807.87 × 14,452.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,630.33x = 430,786,543.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,786,543.85/21,630.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,915.86

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