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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,645.63, 29,872.40 and 13,684.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,645.63, 29,872.40 and 13,684.95 is: 18,886.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,645.63 : 29,872.40 = 13,684.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,645.63/29,872.40 = 13,684.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,645.63x = 29,872.40 × 13,684.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,645.63x = 408,802,231.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,802,231.96/21,645.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,886.13

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