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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,523.63, 29,708.47 and 13,969.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,523.63, 29,708.47 and 13,969.52 is: 19,281.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,523.63 : 29,708.47 = 13,969.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,523.63/29,708.47 = 13,969.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,523.63x = 29,708.47 × 13,969.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,523.63x = 415,013,065.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,013,065.83/21,523.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,281.74

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