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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,661.68, 29,895.13 and 13,161.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,661.68, 29,895.13 and 13,161.85 is: 18,164.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,661.68 : 29,895.13 = 13,161.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,661.68/29,895.13 = 13,161.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,661.68x = 29,895.13 × 13,161.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,661.68x = 393,475,216.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,475,216.79/21,661.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,164.58

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