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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,150.69, 29,174.71 and 13,606.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,150.69, 29,174.71 and 13,606.84 is: 18,768.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,150.69 : 29,174.71 = 13,606.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,150.69/29,174.71 = 13,606.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,150.69x = 29,174.71 × 13,606.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,150.69x = 396,975,611.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,975,611.02/21,150.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,768.92

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