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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,508.97, 29,674.98 and 13,437.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,508.97, 29,674.98 and 13,437.14 is: 18,538.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,508.97 : 29,674.98 = 13,437.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,508.97/29,674.98 = 13,437.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,508.97x = 29,674.98 × 13,437.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,508.97x = 398,746,712.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,746,712.38/21,508.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,538.63

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