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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,222.72, 29,289.10 and 13,684.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,222.72, 29,289.10 and 13,684.74 is: 18,886.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,222.72 : 29,289.10 = 13,684.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,222.72/29,289.10 = 13,684.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,222.72x = 29,289.10 × 13,684.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,222.72x = 400,813,718.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,813,718.33/21,222.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,886.07

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