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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,564.38, 29,761.52 and 13,389.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,564.38, 29,761.52 and 13,389.54 is: 18,479.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,564.38 : 29,761.52 = 13,389.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,564.38/29,761.52 = 13,389.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,564.38x = 29,761.52 × 13,389.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,564.38x = 398,492,995.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,492,995.55/21,564.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,479.23

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