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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,227.32, 29,306.82 and 13,676.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,227.32, 29,306.82 and 13,676.32 is: 18,881.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,227.32 : 29,306.82 = 13,676.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,227.32/29,306.82 = 13,676.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,227.32x = 29,306.82 × 13,676.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,227.32x = 400,809,448.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,809,448.50/21,227.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,881.77

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