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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,674.04, 29,934.86 and 14,588.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,674.04, 29,934.86 and 14,588.16 is: 20,148.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,674.04 : 29,934.86 = 14,588.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,674.04/29,934.86 = 14,588.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,674.04x = 29,934.86 × 14,588.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,674.04x = 436,694,454.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,694,454.32/21,674.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,148.27

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