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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,027.22, 29,007.98 and 13,958.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,027.22, 29,007.98 and 13,958.35 is: 19,256.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,027.22 : 29,007.98 = 13,958.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,027.22/29,007.98 = 13,958.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,027.22x = 29,007.98 × 13,958.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,027.22x = 404,903,537.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,903,537.63/21,027.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,256.16

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