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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,196.39, 29,245.03 and 13,647.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,196.39, 29,245.03 and 13,647.09 is: 18,829.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,196.39 : 29,245.03 = 13,647.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,196.39/29,245.03 = 13,647.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,196.39x = 29,245.03 × 13,647.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,196.39x = 399,109,467.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,109,467.51/21,196.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,829.13

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