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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,625.54, 29,838.72 and 13,132.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,625.54, 29,838.72 and 13,132.15 is: 18,119.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,625.54 : 29,838.72 = 13,132.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,625.54/29,838.72 = 13,132.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,625.54x = 29,838.72 × 13,132.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,625.54x = 391,846,546.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,846,546.85/21,625.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,119.62

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