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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,368.81, 29,464.97 and 13,805.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,368.81, 29,464.97 and 13,805.17 is: 19,035.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,368.81 : 29,464.97 = 13,805.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,368.81/29,464.97 = 13,805.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,368.81x = 29,464.97 × 13,805.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,368.81x = 406,768,777.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,768,777.21/21,368.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,035.63

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