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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,019.88, 29,019.30 and 13,955.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,019.88, 29,019.30 and 13,955.96 is: 19,267.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,019.88 : 29,019.30 = 13,955.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,019.88/29,019.30 = 13,955.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,019.88x = 29,019.30 × 13,955.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,019.88x = 404,992,190.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,992,190.03/21,019.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,267.10

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