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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,013.14, 29,009.98 and 13,949.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,013.14, 29,009.98 and 13,949.22 is: 19,257.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,013.14 : 29,009.98 = 13,949.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,013.14/29,009.98 = 13,949.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,013.14x = 29,009.98 × 13,949.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,013.14x = 404,666,593.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,666,593.22/21,013.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,257.79

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