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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,655.72, 29,884.05 and 13,593.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,655.72, 29,884.05 and 13,593.71 is: 18,758.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,655.72 : 29,884.05 = 13,593.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,655.72/29,884.05 = 13,593.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,655.72x = 29,884.05 × 13,593.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,655.72x = 406,235,109.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,235,109.33/21,655.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,758.79

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