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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,207.44, 29,238.72 and 13,640.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,207.44, 29,238.72 and 13,640.24 is: 18,805.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,207.44 : 29,238.72 = 13,640.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,207.44/29,238.72 = 13,640.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,207.44x = 29,238.72 × 13,640.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,207.44x = 398,823,158.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,823,158.09/21,207.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,805.81

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