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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,131.94, 29,155.50 and 14,059.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,131.94, 29,155.50 and 14,059.56 is: 19,397.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,131.94 : 29,155.50 = 14,059.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,131.94/29,155.50 = 14,059.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,131.94x = 29,155.50 × 14,059.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,131.94x = 409,913,501.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,913,501.58/21,131.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,397.82

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