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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,327.30, 29,404.62 and 13,760.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,327.30, 29,404.62 and 13,760.82 is: 18,972.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,327.30 : 29,404.62 = 13,760.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,327.30/29,404.62 = 13,760.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,327.30x = 29,404.62 × 13,760.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,327.30x = 404,631,682.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,631,682.99/21,327.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,972.48

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