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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,061.42, 29,069.31 and 14,363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,061.42, 29,069.31 and 14,363.04 is: 19,824.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,061.42 : 29,069.31 = 14,363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,061.42/29,069.31 = 14,363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,061.42x = 29,069.31 × 14,363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,061.42x = 417,523,662.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,523,662.30/21,061.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,824.10

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