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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,577, 29,776.98 and 13,191.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,577, 29,776.98 and 13,191.88 is: 18,205.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,577 : 29,776.98 = 13,191.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,577/29,776.98 = 13,191.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,577x = 29,776.98 × 13,191.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,577x = 392,814,346.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,814,346.92/21,577
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,205.23

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