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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,151.69, 29,176.09 and 13,607.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,151.69, 29,176.09 and 13,607.84 is: 18,770.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,151.69 : 29,176.09 = 13,607.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,151.69/29,176.09 = 13,607.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,151.69x = 29,176.09 × 13,607.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,151.69x = 397,023,564.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,023,564.55/21,151.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,770.30

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