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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,047.94, 29,039.38 and 13,975.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,047.94, 29,039.38 and 13,975.76 is: 19,282.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,047.94 : 29,039.38 = 13,975.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,047.94/29,039.38 = 13,975.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,047.94x = 29,039.38 × 13,975.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,047.94x = 405,847,443.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,847,443.09/21,047.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,282.05

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