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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,648.76, 29,870.12 and 14,932.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,648.76, 29,870.12 and 14,932.24 is: 20,602.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,648.76 : 29,870.12 = 14,932.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,648.76/29,870.12 = 14,932.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,648.76x = 29,870.12 × 14,932.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,648.76x = 446,027,763.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,027,763.32/21,648.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,602.93

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