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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,510.50, 29,671.62 and 13,538.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,510.50, 29,671.62 and 13,538.89 is: 18,675.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,510.50 : 29,671.62 = 13,538.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,510.50/29,671.62 = 13,538.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,510.50x = 29,671.62 × 13,538.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,510.50x = 401,720,650.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,720,650.94/21,510.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,675.56

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