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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,278.44, 29,360.19 and 13,723.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,278.44, 29,360.19 and 13,723.30 is: 18,935.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,278.44 : 29,360.19 = 13,723.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,278.44/29,360.19 = 13,723.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,278.44x = 29,360.19 × 13,723.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,278.44x = 402,918,695.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,918,695.43/21,278.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,935.54

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