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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,376.71, 29,480.76 and 13,419.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,376.71, 29,480.76 and 13,419.68 is: 18,507.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,376.71 : 29,480.76 = 13,419.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,376.71/29,480.76 = 13,419.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,376.71x = 29,480.76 × 13,419.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,376.71x = 395,622,217.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,622,217.95/21,376.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,507.16

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