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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,643.71, 29,863.25 and 13,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,643.71, 29,863.25 and 13,145.60 is: 18,137.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,643.71 : 29,863.25 = 13,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,643.71/29,863.25 = 13,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,643.71x = 29,863.25 × 13,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,643.71x = 392,570,339.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,570,339.20/21,643.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,137.85

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