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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,217.65, 43,771.39 and 14,409.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,217.65, 43,771.39 and 14,409.23 is: 21,586.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,217.65 : 43,771.39 = 14,409.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,217.65/43,771.39 = 14,409.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,217.65x = 43,771.39 × 14,409.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,217.65x = 630,711,771.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,711,771.05/29,217.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,586.67

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