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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,674.52, 29,892.12 and 14,118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,674.52, 29,892.12 and 14,118 is: 19,470.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,674.52 : 29,892.12 = 14,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,674.52/29,892.12 = 14,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,674.52x = 29,892.12 × 14,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,674.52x = 422,016,950.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,016,950.16/21,674.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,470.65

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