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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,235.10, 29,308.50 and 14,065.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,235.10, 29,308.50 and 14,065.10 is: 19,412.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,235.10 : 29,308.50 = 14,065.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,235.10/29,308.50 = 14,065.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,235.10x = 29,308.50 × 14,065.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,235.10x = 412,226,983.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,226,983.35/21,235.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,412.53

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