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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,060.32, 29,049.52 and 13,983.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,060.32, 29,049.52 and 13,983.84 is: 19,288.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,060.32 : 29,049.52 = 13,983.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,060.32/29,049.52 = 13,983.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,060.32x = 29,049.52 × 13,983.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,060.32x = 406,223,839.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,223,839.76/21,060.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,288.59

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