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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,309.22, 29,401.61 and 13,753.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,309.22, 29,401.61 and 13,753.95 is: 18,977.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,309.22 : 29,401.61 = 13,753.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,309.22/29,401.61 = 13,753.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,309.22x = 29,401.61 × 13,753.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,309.22x = 404,388,273.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,388,273.86/21,309.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,977.15

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