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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,448.64, 29,594.90 and 13,486.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,448.64, 29,594.90 and 13,486.24 is: 18,608.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,448.64 : 29,594.90 = 13,486.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,448.64/29,594.90 = 13,486.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,448.64x = 29,594.90 × 13,486.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,448.64x = 399,123,994.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,123,994.89/21,448.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,608.36

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