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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,581.06, 29,778.29 and 13,627.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,581.06, 29,778.29 and 13,627.54 is: 18,803.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,581.06 : 29,778.29 = 13,627.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,581.06/29,778.29 = 13,627.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,581.06x = 29,778.29 × 13,627.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,581.06x = 405,804,838.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,804,838.11/21,581.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,803.75

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