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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,637.14, 29,863.92 and 13,674.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,637.14, 29,863.92 and 13,674.30 is: 18,873.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,637.14 : 29,863.92 = 13,674.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,637.14/29,863.92 = 13,674.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,637.14x = 29,863.92 × 13,674.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,637.14x = 408,368,201.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,368,201.26/21,637.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,873.48

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