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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,558.88, 29,759.12 and 13,606.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,558.88, 29,759.12 and 13,606.28 is: 18,781.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,558.88 : 29,759.12 = 13,606.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,558.88/29,759.12 = 13,606.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,558.88x = 29,759.12 × 13,606.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,558.88x = 404,910,919.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,910,919.27/21,558.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,781.63

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