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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,665.40, 29,868.60 and 13,703.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,665.40, 29,868.60 and 13,703.64 is: 18,892.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,665.40 : 29,868.60 = 13,703.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,665.40/29,868.60 = 13,703.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,665.40x = 29,868.60 × 13,703.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,665.40x = 409,308,541.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,308,541.70/21,665.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,892.27

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