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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,301.59, 29,389.95 and 13,752.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,301.59, 29,389.95 and 13,752.39 is: 18,974.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,301.59 : 29,389.95 = 13,752.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,301.59/29,389.95 = 13,752.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,301.59x = 29,389.95 × 13,752.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,301.59x = 404,182,054.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,182,054.48/21,301.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,974.27

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