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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,055.16, 29,065.56 and 13,889.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,055.16, 29,065.56 and 13,889.28 is: 19,173.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,055.16 : 29,065.56 = 13,889.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,055.16/29,065.56 = 13,889.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,055.16x = 29,065.56 × 13,889.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,055.16x = 403,699,701.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,699,701.20/21,055.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,173.43

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