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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,059.55, 29,093.88 and 13,808.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,059.55, 29,093.88 and 13,808.87 is: 19,077.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,059.55 : 29,093.88 = 13,808.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,059.55/29,093.88 = 13,808.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,059.55x = 29,093.88 × 13,808.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,059.55x = 401,753,461.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,753,461.25/21,059.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,077.02

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