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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,664.14, 29,885.43 and 14,123.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,664.14, 29,885.43 and 14,123.10 is: 19,482.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,664.14 : 29,885.43 = 14,123.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,664.14/29,885.43 = 14,123.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,664.14x = 29,885.43 × 14,123.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,664.14x = 422,074,916.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,074,916.43/21,664.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,482.65

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