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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,645.36, 29,872.72 and 13,145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,645.36, 29,872.72 and 13,145.52 is: 18,142.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,645.36 : 29,872.72 = 13,145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,645.36/29,872.72 = 13,145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,645.36x = 29,872.72 × 13,145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,645.36x = 392,692,438.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,692,438.21/21,645.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,142.11

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