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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,299.59, 29,387.19 and 13,750.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,299.59, 29,387.19 and 13,750.39 is: 18,971.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,299.59 : 29,387.19 = 13,750.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,299.59/29,387.19 = 13,750.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,299.59x = 29,387.19 × 13,750.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,299.59x = 404,085,323.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,085,323.50/21,299.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,971.51

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