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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,304.24, 29,405.10 and 13,759

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,304.24, 29,405.10 and 13,759 is: 18,990.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,304.24 : 29,405.10 = 13,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,304.24/29,405.10 = 13,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,304.24x = 29,405.10 × 13,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,304.24x = 404,584,770.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,584,770.90/21,304.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,990.81

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