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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,623.70, 29,842.84 and 13,125.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,623.70, 29,842.84 and 13,125.15 is: 18,114.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,623.70 : 29,842.84 = 13,125.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,623.70/29,842.84 = 13,125.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,623.70x = 29,842.84 × 13,125.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,623.70x = 391,691,751.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,691,751.43/21,623.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,114.00

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