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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,229.49, 29,265.10 and 13,674.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,229.49, 29,265.10 and 13,674.32 is: 18,850.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,229.49 : 29,265.10 = 13,674.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,229.49/29,265.10 = 13,674.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,229.49x = 29,265.10 × 13,674.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,229.49x = 400,180,271.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,180,271.46/21,229.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,850.20

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