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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,465.10, 29,596.09 and 13,908.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,465.10, 29,596.09 and 13,908.67 is: 19,177.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,465.10 : 29,596.09 = 13,908.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,465.10/29,596.09 = 13,908.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,465.10x = 29,596.09 × 13,908.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,465.10x = 411,642,140.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,642,140.34/21,465.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,177.28

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