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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,529.34, 29,715.48 and 13,582.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,529.34, 29,715.48 and 13,582.43 is: 18,746.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,529.34 : 29,715.48 = 13,582.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,529.34/29,715.48 = 13,582.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,529.34x = 29,715.48 × 13,582.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,529.34x = 403,608,278.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,608,278.44/21,529.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,746.90

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