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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,241.44, 29,285.64 and 13,674.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,241.44, 29,285.64 and 13,674.24 is: 18,852.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,241.44 : 29,285.64 = 13,674.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,241.44/29,285.64 = 13,674.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,241.44x = 29,285.64 × 13,674.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,241.44x = 400,458,869.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,458,869.91/21,241.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,852.72

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