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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,166.44, 29,201.46 and 13,611.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,166.44, 29,201.46 and 13,611.74 is: 18,778.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,166.44 : 29,201.46 = 13,611.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,166.44/29,201.46 = 13,611.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,166.44x = 29,201.46 × 13,611.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,166.44x = 397,482,681.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,482,681.14/21,166.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,778.91

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