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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,141.44, 29,171.68 and 13,589.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,141.44, 29,171.68 and 13,589.44 is: 18,751.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,141.44 : 29,171.68 = 13,589.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,141.44/29,171.68 = 13,589.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,141.44x = 29,171.68 × 13,589.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,141.44x = 396,426,795.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,426,795.06/21,141.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,751.17

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