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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,296.94, 29,381.13 and 14,130.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,296.94, 29,381.13 and 14,130.24 is: 19,493.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,296.94 : 29,381.13 = 14,130.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,296.94/29,381.13 = 14,130.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,296.94x = 29,381.13 × 14,130.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,296.94x = 415,162,418.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,162,418.37/21,296.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,493.99

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