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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,035.56, 29,019.86 and 13,374.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,035.56, 29,019.86 and 13,374.73 is: 18,451.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,035.56 : 29,019.86 = 13,374.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,035.56/29,019.86 = 13,374.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,035.56x = 29,019.86 × 13,374.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,035.56x = 388,132,580.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,132,580.16/21,035.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,451.26

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