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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,303.78, 29,414.86 and 13,754.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,303.78, 29,414.86 and 13,754.52 is: 18,991.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,303.78 : 29,414.86 = 13,754.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,303.78/29,414.86 = 13,754.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,303.78x = 29,414.86 × 13,754.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,303.78x = 404,587,280.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,587,280.17/21,303.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,991.34

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