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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,552.03, 29,745.88 and 13,489.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,552.03, 29,745.88 and 13,489.42 is: 18,617.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,552.03 : 29,745.88 = 13,489.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,552.03/29,745.88 = 13,489.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,552.03x = 29,745.88 × 13,489.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,552.03x = 401,254,668.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,254,668.59/21,552.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,617.96

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