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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,327.78, 29,426.42 and 13,774.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,327.78, 29,426.42 and 13,774.43 is: 19,004.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,327.78 : 29,426.42 = 13,774.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,327.78/29,426.42 = 13,774.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,327.78x = 29,426.42 × 13,774.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,327.78x = 405,332,162.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,332,162.44/21,327.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,004.89

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