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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,693.59, 29,926.37 and 14,607.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,693.59, 29,926.37 and 14,607.71 is: 20,151.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,693.59 : 29,926.37 = 14,607.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,693.59/29,926.37 = 14,607.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,693.59x = 29,926.37 × 14,607.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,693.59x = 437,155,661.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,155,661.27/21,693.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,151.37

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