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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,423.41, 29,536.75 and 13,856.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,423.41, 29,536.75 and 13,856.39 is: 19,104.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,423.41 : 29,536.75 = 13,856.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,423.41/29,536.75 = 13,856.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,423.41x = 29,536.75 × 13,856.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,423.41x = 409,272,727.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,272,727.33/21,423.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,104.00

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