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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,019.36, 29,001.56 and 13,848.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,019.36, 29,001.56 and 13,848.48 is: 19,107.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,019.36 : 29,001.56 = 13,848.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,019.36/29,001.56 = 13,848.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,019.36x = 29,001.56 × 13,848.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,019.36x = 401,627,523.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,627,523.63/21,019.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,107.50

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