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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,660.87, 29,881.71 and 14,104.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,660.87, 29,881.71 and 14,104.47 is: 19,457.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,660.87 : 29,881.71 = 14,104.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,660.87/29,881.71 = 14,104.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,660.87x = 29,881.71 × 14,104.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,660.87x = 421,465,682.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,465,682.24/21,660.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,457.47

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