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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,192.03, 29,218.32 and 13,625.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,192.03, 29,218.32 and 13,625.82 is: 18,786.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,192.03 : 29,218.32 = 13,625.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,192.03/29,218.32 = 13,625.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,192.03x = 29,218.32 × 13,625.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,192.03x = 398,123,569.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,123,569.02/21,192.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,786.48

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