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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,223.66, 29,290.40 and 13,685.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,223.66, 29,290.40 and 13,685.69 is: 18,887.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,223.66 : 29,290.40 = 13,685.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,223.66/29,290.40 = 13,685.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,223.66x = 29,290.40 × 13,685.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,223.66x = 400,859,334.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,859,334.38/21,223.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,887.38

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