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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,581.59, 29,772.25 and 14,030.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,581.59, 29,772.25 and 14,030.29 is: 19,355.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,581.59 : 29,772.25 = 14,030.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,581.59/29,772.25 = 14,030.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,581.59x = 29,772.25 × 14,030.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,581.59x = 417,713,200.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,713,200.13/21,581.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,355.07

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