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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,016.35, 28,983.42 and 13,930.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,016.35, 28,983.42 and 13,930.47 is: 19,211.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,016.35 : 28,983.42 = 13,930.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,016.35/28,983.42 = 13,930.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,016.35x = 28,983.42 × 13,930.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,016.35x = 403,752,662.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,752,662.81/21,016.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,211.36

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