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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,063.38, 29,071.54 and 13,880.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,063.38, 29,071.54 and 13,880.72 is: 19,158.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,063.38 : 29,071.54 = 13,880.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,063.38/29,071.54 = 13,880.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,063.38x = 29,071.54 × 13,880.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,063.38x = 403,533,906.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,533,906.71/21,063.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,158.08

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