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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,658, 29,888.20 and 13,280.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,658, 29,888.20 and 13,280.08 is: 18,326.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,658 : 29,888.20 = 13,280.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,658/29,888.20 = 13,280.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,658x = 29,888.20 × 13,280.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,658x = 396,917,687.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,917,687.06/21,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,326.61

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