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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,482.91, 29,638.98 and 13,522.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,482.91, 29,638.98 and 13,522.23 is: 18,656.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,482.91 : 29,638.98 = 13,522.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,482.91/29,638.98 = 13,522.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,482.91x = 29,638.98 × 13,522.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,482.91x = 400,785,104.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,785,104.53/21,482.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,656.00

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