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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,555.93, 29,751.27 and 13,493.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,555.93, 29,751.27 and 13,493.34 is: 18,623.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,555.93 : 29,751.27 = 13,493.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,555.93/29,751.27 = 13,493.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,555.93x = 29,751.27 × 13,493.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,555.93x = 401,444,001.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,444,001.54/21,555.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,623.37

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