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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,404, 29,537.52 and 13,952

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,404, 29,537.52 and 13,952 is: 19,253.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,404 : 29,537.52 = 13,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,404/29,537.52 = 13,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,404x = 29,537.52 × 13,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,404x = 412,107,479.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,107,479.04/21,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,253.76

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