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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,647.97, 29,862.81 and 13,687.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,647.97, 29,862.81 and 13,687.29 is: 18,881.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,647.97 : 29,862.81 = 13,687.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,647.97/29,862.81 = 13,687.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,647.97x = 29,862.81 × 13,687.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,647.97x = 408,740,940.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,740,940.68/21,647.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,881.26

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