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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,417.54, 29,536.90 and 13,855.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,417.54, 29,536.90 and 13,855.99 is: 19,108.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,417.54 : 29,536.90 = 13,855.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,417.54/29,536.90 = 13,855.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,417.54x = 29,536.90 × 13,855.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,417.54x = 409,262,991.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,262,991.03/21,417.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,108.78

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