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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,607.60, 29,809.72 and 13,228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,607.60, 29,809.72 and 13,228.96 is: 18,250.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,607.60 : 29,809.72 = 13,228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,607.60/29,809.72 = 13,228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,607.60x = 29,809.72 × 13,228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,607.60x = 394,351,593.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,351,593.49/21,607.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,250.60

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