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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,014.13, 29,011.37 and 13,950.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,014.13, 29,011.37 and 13,950.21 is: 19,259.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,014.13 : 29,011.37 = 13,950.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,014.13/29,011.37 = 13,950.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,014.13x = 29,011.37 × 13,950.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,014.13x = 404,714,634.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,714,634.14/21,014.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,259.17

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