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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,535.09, 29,724.30 and 13,981.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,535.09, 29,724.30 and 13,981.03 is: 19,297.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,535.09 : 29,724.30 = 13,981.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,535.09/29,724.30 = 13,981.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,535.09x = 29,724.30 × 13,981.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,535.09x = 415,576,111.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,576,111.50/21,535.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,297.63

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