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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,336.56, 29,427.81 and 13,680.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,336.56, 29,427.81 and 13,680.56 is: 18,868.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,336.56 : 29,427.81 = 13,680.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,336.56/29,427.81 = 13,680.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,336.56x = 29,427.81 × 13,680.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,336.56x = 402,588,773.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,588,773.23/21,336.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,868.50

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