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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,140.56, 29,147.44 and 13,573.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,140.56, 29,147.44 and 13,573.52 is: 18,714.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,140.56 : 29,147.44 = 13,573.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,140.56/29,147.44 = 13,573.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,140.56x = 29,147.44 × 13,573.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,140.56x = 395,633,359.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,633,359.79/21,140.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,714.42

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