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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,659.59, 29,882.48 and 13,158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,659.59, 29,882.48 and 13,158.24 is: 18,153.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,659.59 : 29,882.48 = 13,158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,659.59/29,882.48 = 13,158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,659.59x = 29,882.48 × 13,158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,659.59x = 393,200,843.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,200,843.64/21,659.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,153.66

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