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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,429.66, 29,569.42 and 13,466.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,429.66, 29,569.42 and 13,466.25 is: 18,581.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,429.66 : 29,569.42 = 13,466.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,429.66/29,569.42 = 13,466.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,429.66x = 29,569.42 × 13,466.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,429.66x = 398,189,218.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,189,218.91/21,429.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,581.22

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