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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,300.59, 29,388.57 and 13,751.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,300.59, 29,388.57 and 13,751.39 is: 18,972.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,300.59 : 29,388.57 = 13,751.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,300.59/29,388.57 = 13,751.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,300.59x = 29,388.57 × 13,751.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,300.59x = 404,133,687.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,133,687.61/21,300.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,972.89

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