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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,682.08, 29,926.28 and 14,115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,682.08, 29,926.28 and 14,115.24 is: 19,482.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,682.08 : 29,926.28 = 14,115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,682.08/29,926.28 = 14,115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,682.08x = 29,926.28 × 14,115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,682.08x = 422,416,496.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,416,496.23/21,682.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,482.29

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