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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,209.80, 29,289.06 and 13,669.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,209.80, 29,289.06 and 13,669.09 is: 18,875.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,209.80 : 29,289.06 = 13,669.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,209.80/29,289.06 = 13,669.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,209.80x = 29,289.06 × 13,669.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,209.80x = 400,354,789.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,354,789.83/21,209.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,875.93

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