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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,238.32, 29,313.72 and 13,773.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,238.32, 29,313.72 and 13,773.36 is: 19,010.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,238.32 : 29,313.72 = 13,773.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,238.32/29,313.72 = 13,773.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,238.32x = 29,313.72 × 13,773.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,238.32x = 403,748,418.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,748,418.50/21,238.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,010.37

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