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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,060.14, 29,062.53 and 13,881.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,060.14, 29,062.53 and 13,881.38 is: 19,156.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,060.14 : 29,062.53 = 13,881.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,060.14/29,062.53 = 13,881.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,060.14x = 29,062.53 × 13,881.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,060.14x = 403,428,022.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,428,022.69/21,060.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,156.00

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