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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,239.35, 29,302.12 and 13,685.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,239.35, 29,302.12 and 13,685.08 is: 18,880.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,239.35 : 29,302.12 = 13,685.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,239.35/29,302.12 = 13,685.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,239.35x = 29,302.12 × 13,685.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,239.35x = 401,001,856.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,001,856.37/21,239.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,880.14

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