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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,420.76, 29,554.84 and 13,031.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,420.76, 29,554.84 and 13,031.32 is: 17,979.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,420.76 : 29,554.84 = 13,031.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,420.76/29,554.84 = 13,031.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,420.76x = 29,554.84 × 13,031.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,420.76x = 385,138,577.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,138,577.59/21,420.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,979.69

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