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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,593.13, 29,803.43 and 14,026.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,593.13, 29,803.43 and 14,026.28 is: 19,359.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,593.13 : 29,803.43 = 14,026.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,593.13/29,803.43 = 14,026.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,593.13x = 29,803.43 × 14,026.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,593.13x = 418,031,034.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,031,034.99/21,593.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,359.45

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