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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,635.28, 29,847.60 and 14,079.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,635.28, 29,847.60 and 14,079.20 is: 19,423.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,635.28 : 29,847.60 = 14,079.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,635.28/29,847.60 = 14,079.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,635.28x = 29,847.60 × 14,079.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,635.28x = 420,230,180.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,230,180.68/21,635.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,423.38

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