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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,310.49, 29,376.88 and 13,756.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,310.49, 29,376.88 and 13,756.23 is: 18,963.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,310.49 : 29,376.88 = 13,756.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,310.49/29,376.88 = 13,756.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,310.49x = 29,376.88 × 13,756.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,310.49x = 404,115,083.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,115,083.57/21,310.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,963.20

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