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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,232.59, 29,292.80 and 13,678.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,232.59, 29,292.80 and 13,678.32 is: 18,870.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,232.59 : 29,292.80 = 13,678.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,232.59/29,292.80 = 13,678.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,232.59x = 29,292.80 × 13,678.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,232.59x = 400,676,292.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,676,292.10/21,232.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,870.82

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