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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,603.96, 29,819.04 and 14,069.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,603.96, 29,819.04 and 14,069.12 is: 19,419.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,603.96 : 29,819.04 = 14,069.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,603.96/29,819.04 = 14,069.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,603.96x = 29,819.04 × 14,069.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,603.96x = 419,527,652.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,527,652.04/21,603.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,419.02

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