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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,105.98, 29,113.56 and 13,935.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,105.98, 29,113.56 and 13,935.96 is: 19,223.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,105.98 : 29,113.56 = 13,935.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,105.98/29,113.56 = 13,935.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,105.98x = 29,113.56 × 13,935.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,105.98x = 405,725,407.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,725,407.62/21,105.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,223.25

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