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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,515.03, 29,687.26 and 13,447.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,515.03, 29,687.26 and 13,447.73 is: 18,555.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,515.03 : 29,687.26 = 13,447.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,515.03/29,687.26 = 13,447.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,515.03x = 29,687.26 × 13,447.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,515.03x = 399,226,189.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,226,189.68/21,515.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,555.69

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