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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,427.27, 29,569.63 and 13,043.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,427.27, 29,569.63 and 13,043.77 is: 18,000.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,427.27 : 29,569.63 = 13,043.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,427.27/29,569.63 = 13,043.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,427.27x = 29,569.63 × 13,043.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,427.27x = 385,699,346.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,699,346.17/21,427.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,000.40

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