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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,728.42, 29,985.64 and 14,179.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,728.42, 29,985.64 and 14,179.58 is: 19,568.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,728.42 : 29,985.64 = 14,179.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,728.42/29,985.64 = 14,179.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,728.42x = 29,985.64 × 14,179.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,728.42x = 425,183,595.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,183,595.85/21,728.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,568.09

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