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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,081.08, 29,097.96 and 13,916.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,081.08, 29,097.96 and 13,916.23 is: 19,208.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,081.08 : 29,097.96 = 13,916.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,081.08/29,097.96 = 13,916.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,081.08x = 29,097.96 × 13,916.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,081.08x = 404,933,903.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,933,903.89/21,081.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,208.40

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