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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,078.15, 29,093.90 and 13,913.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,078.15, 29,093.90 and 13,913.29 is: 19,204.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,078.15 : 29,093.90 = 13,913.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,078.15/29,093.90 = 13,913.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,078.15x = 29,093.90 × 13,913.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,078.15x = 404,791,867.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,791,867.93/21,078.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,204.34

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