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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,022.31, 28,994.38 and 13,469.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,022.31, 28,994.38 and 13,469.35 is: 18,577.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,022.31 : 28,994.38 = 13,469.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,022.31/28,994.38 = 13,469.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,022.31x = 28,994.38 × 13,469.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,022.31x = 390,535,452.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,535,452.25/21,022.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,577.19

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