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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,598.23, 29,811.12 and 14,063.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,598.23, 29,811.12 and 14,063.37 is: 19,411.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,598.23 : 29,811.12 = 14,063.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,598.23/29,811.12 = 14,063.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,598.23x = 29,811.12 × 14,063.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,598.23x = 419,244,810.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,244,810.67/21,598.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,411.07

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