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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,220.47, 29,303.96 and 13,684.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,220.47, 29,303.96 and 13,684.46 is: 18,897.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,220.47 : 29,303.96 = 13,684.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,220.47/29,303.96 = 13,684.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,220.47x = 29,303.96 × 13,684.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,220.47x = 401,008,653.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,008,653.52/21,220.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,897.26

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