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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,340.56, 29,433.33 and 13,684.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,340.56, 29,433.33 and 13,684.56 is: 18,874.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,340.56 : 29,433.33 = 13,684.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,340.56/29,433.33 = 13,684.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,340.56x = 29,433.33 × 13,684.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,340.56x = 402,782,170.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,782,170.38/21,340.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,874.02

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