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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,060.58, 29,056.59 and 13,894.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,060.58, 29,056.59 and 13,894.06 is: 19,169.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,060.58 : 29,056.59 = 13,894.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,060.58/29,056.59 = 13,894.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,060.58x = 29,056.59 × 13,894.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,060.58x = 403,713,934.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,713,934.28/21,060.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,169.17

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