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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,623.76, 29,828.92 and 13,555.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,623.76, 29,828.92 and 13,555.72 is: 18,699.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,623.76 : 29,828.92 = 13,555.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,623.76/29,828.92 = 13,555.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,623.76x = 29,828.92 × 13,555.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,623.76x = 404,352,487.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,352,487.42/21,623.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,699.45

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