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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,031.56, 29,003.94 and 13,951.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,031.56, 29,003.94 and 13,951.08 is: 19,239.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,031.56 : 29,003.94 = 13,951.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,031.56/29,003.94 = 13,951.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,031.56x = 29,003.94 × 13,951.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,031.56x = 404,636,287.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,636,287.26/21,031.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,239.48

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