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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,442.61, 29,605.26 and 13,388.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,442.61, 29,605.26 and 13,388.54 is: 18,485.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,442.61 : 29,605.26 = 13,388.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,442.61/29,605.26 = 13,388.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,442.61x = 29,605.26 × 13,388.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,442.61x = 396,371,207.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,371,207.72/21,442.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,485.21

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