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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,651.76, 29,874.26 and 14,935.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,651.76, 29,874.26 and 14,935.24 is: 20,607.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,651.76 : 29,874.26 = 14,935.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,651.76/29,874.26 = 14,935.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,651.76x = 29,874.26 × 14,935.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,651.76x = 446,179,242.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,179,242.92/21,651.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,607.07

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