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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,513.72, 29,664.96 and 13,950.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,513.72, 29,664.96 and 13,950.12 is: 19,235.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,513.72 : 29,664.96 = 13,950.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,513.72/29,664.96 = 13,950.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,513.72x = 29,664.96 × 13,950.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,513.72x = 413,829,751.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,829,751.80/21,513.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,235.62

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