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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,312.72, 29,426.09 and 13,777.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,312.72, 29,426.09 and 13,777.29 is: 19,022.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,312.72 : 29,426.09 = 13,777.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,312.72/29,426.09 = 13,777.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,312.72x = 29,426.09 × 13,777.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,312.72x = 405,411,706.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,411,706.61/21,312.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,022.05

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