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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,072.28, 29,085.06 and 13,898.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,072.28, 29,085.06 and 13,898.92 is: 19,184.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,072.28 : 29,085.06 = 13,898.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,072.28/29,085.06 = 13,898.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,072.28x = 29,085.06 × 13,898.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,072.28x = 404,250,922.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,250,922.14/21,072.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,184.01

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