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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,063.83, 29,067.48 and 13,885.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,063.83, 29,067.48 and 13,885.01 is: 19,160.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,063.83 : 29,067.48 = 13,885.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,063.83/29,067.48 = 13,885.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,063.83x = 29,067.48 × 13,885.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,063.83x = 403,602,105.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,602,105.14/21,063.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,160.91

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