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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,078.69, 29,075.87 and 13,906.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,078.69, 29,075.87 and 13,906.05 is: 19,181.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,078.69 : 29,075.87 = 13,906.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,078.69/29,075.87 = 13,906.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,078.69x = 29,075.87 × 13,906.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,078.69x = 404,330,432.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,330,432.48/21,078.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,181.95

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