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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,415.39, 29,525.72 and 13,848.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,415.39, 29,525.72 and 13,848.37 is: 19,092.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,415.39 : 29,525.72 = 13,848.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,415.39/29,525.72 = 13,848.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,415.39x = 29,525.72 × 13,848.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,415.39x = 408,882,952.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,882,952.02/21,415.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,092.95

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