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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,541.36, 29,717.94 and 13,153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,541.36, 29,717.94 and 13,153 is: 18,145.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,541.36 : 29,717.94 = 13,153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,541.36/29,717.94 = 13,153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,541.36x = 29,717.94 × 13,153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,541.36x = 390,880,064.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,880,064.82/21,541.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,145.56

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