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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,406.24, 29,540.88 and 13,343.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,406.24, 29,540.88 and 13,343.15 is: 18,413.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,406.24 : 29,540.88 = 13,343.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,406.24/29,540.88 = 13,343.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,406.24x = 29,540.88 × 13,343.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,406.24x = 394,168,466.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,168,466.82/21,406.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,413.72

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