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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,131.91, 29,170.53 and 13,867.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,131.91, 29,170.53 and 13,867.29 is: 19,142.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,131.91 : 29,170.53 = 13,867.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,131.91/29,170.53 = 13,867.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,131.91x = 29,170.53 × 13,867.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,131.91x = 404,516,198.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,516,198.96/21,131.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,142.43

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