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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,019.63, 29,018.97 and 13,955.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,019.63, 29,018.97 and 13,955.71 is: 19,266.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,019.63 : 29,018.97 = 13,955.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,019.63/29,018.97 = 13,955.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,019.63x = 29,018.97 × 13,955.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,019.63x = 404,980,329.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,980,329.82/21,019.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,266.77

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