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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,167.78, 29,231.32 and 13,627.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,167.78, 29,231.32 and 13,627.23 is: 18,818.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,167.78 : 29,231.32 = 13,627.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,167.78/29,231.32 = 13,627.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,167.78x = 29,231.32 × 13,627.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,167.78x = 398,341,920.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,341,920.84/21,167.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,818.31

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