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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,425.16, 29,559.84 and 13,877.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,425.16, 29,559.84 and 13,877.27 is: 19,146.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,425.16 : 29,559.84 = 13,877.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,425.16/29,559.84 = 13,877.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,425.16x = 29,559.84 × 13,877.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,425.16x = 410,209,958.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,209,958.12/21,425.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,146.18

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