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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,020.56, 28,991.97 and 13,467.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,020.56, 28,991.97 and 13,467.59 is: 18,574.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,020.56 : 28,991.97 = 13,467.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,020.56/28,991.97 = 13,467.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,020.56x = 28,991.97 × 13,467.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,020.56x = 390,451,965.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,451,965.25/21,020.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,574.77

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