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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,052.41, 29,061.78 and 13,886.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,052.41, 29,061.78 and 13,886.55 is: 19,169.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,052.41 : 29,061.78 = 13,886.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,052.41/29,061.78 = 13,886.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,052.41x = 29,061.78 × 13,886.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,052.41x = 403,567,861.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,567,861.06/21,052.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,169.68

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