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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,486.16, 29,626.92 and 13,518.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,486.16, 29,626.92 and 13,518.64 is: 18,640.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,486.16 : 29,626.92 = 13,518.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,486.16/29,626.92 = 13,518.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,486.16x = 29,626.92 × 13,518.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,486.16x = 400,515,665.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,515,665.79/21,486.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,640.63

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