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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,657.76, 29,884.06 and 13,158.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,657.76, 29,884.06 and 13,158.42 is: 18,156.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,657.76 : 29,884.06 = 13,158.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,657.76/29,884.06 = 13,158.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,657.76x = 29,884.06 × 13,158.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,657.76x = 393,227,012.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,227,012.79/21,657.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,156.40

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