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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,659.40, 29,873.97 and 13,693.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,659.40, 29,873.97 and 13,693.93 is: 18,887.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,659.40 : 29,873.97 = 13,693.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,659.40/29,873.97 = 13,693.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,659.40x = 29,873.97 × 13,693.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,659.40x = 409,092,054.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,092,054.00/21,659.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,887.51

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