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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,639.72, 29,881.02 and 13,695.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,639.72, 29,881.02 and 13,695.96 is: 18,911.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,639.72 : 29,881.02 = 13,695.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,639.72/29,881.02 = 13,695.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,639.72x = 29,881.02 × 13,695.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,639.72x = 409,249,254.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,249,254.68/21,639.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,911.95

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