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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,053.68, 29,047.32 and 13,981.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,053.68, 29,047.32 and 13,981.52 is: 19,290.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,053.68 : 29,047.32 = 13,981.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,053.68/29,047.32 = 13,981.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,053.68x = 29,047.32 × 13,981.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,053.68x = 406,125,685.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,125,685.53/21,053.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,290.01

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