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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,595.72, 29,807.66 and 14,060.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,595.72, 29,807.66 and 14,060.87 is: 19,407.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,595.72 : 29,807.66 = 14,060.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,595.72/29,807.66 = 14,060.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,595.72x = 29,807.66 × 14,060.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,595.72x = 419,121,561.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,121,561.96/21,595.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,407.63

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