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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,028.56, 28,999.80 and 13,948.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,028.56, 28,999.80 and 13,948.08 is: 19,235.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,028.56 : 28,999.80 = 13,948.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,028.56/28,999.80 = 13,948.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,028.56x = 28,999.80 × 13,948.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,028.56x = 404,491,530.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,491,530.38/21,028.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,235.34

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