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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,654.72, 29,882.67 and 13,592.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,654.72, 29,882.67 and 13,592.71 is: 18,757.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,654.72 : 29,882.67 = 13,592.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,654.72/29,882.67 = 13,592.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,654.72x = 29,882.67 × 13,592.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,654.72x = 406,186,404.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,186,404.11/21,654.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,757.41

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