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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,669.57, 29,901.78 and 14,869.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,669.57, 29,901.78 and 14,869.43 is: 20,518.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,669.57 : 29,901.78 = 14,869.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,669.57/29,901.78 = 14,869.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,669.57x = 29,901.78 × 14,869.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,669.57x = 444,622,292.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,622,292.54/21,669.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,518.28

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