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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,571.47, 29,774.66 and 13,076.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,571.47, 29,774.66 and 13,076.19 is: 18,048.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,571.47 : 29,774.66 = 13,076.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,571.47/29,774.66 = 13,076.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,571.47x = 29,774.66 × 13,076.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,571.47x = 389,339,045.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,339,045.96/21,571.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,048.80

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