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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,659.52, 29,871.42 and 14,103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,659.52, 29,871.42 and 14,103 is: 19,449.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,659.52 : 29,871.42 = 14,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,659.52/29,871.42 = 14,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,659.52x = 29,871.42 × 14,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,659.52x = 421,276,636.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,276,636.26/21,659.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,449.95

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