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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,366.91, 29,478.49 and 13,406.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,366.91, 29,478.49 and 13,406.23 is: 18,495.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,366.91 : 29,478.49 = 13,406.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,366.91/29,478.49 = 13,406.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,366.91x = 29,478.49 × 13,406.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,366.91x = 395,195,416.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,195,416.99/21,366.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,495.67

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