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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,388.89, 29,502.76 and 13,720.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,388.89, 29,502.76 and 13,720.02 is: 18,924.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,388.89 : 29,502.76 = 13,720.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,388.89/29,502.76 = 13,720.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,388.89x = 29,502.76 × 13,720.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,388.89x = 404,778,559.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,778,559.32/21,388.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,924.71

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