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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,665.68, 29,895.39 and 13,163.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,665.68, 29,895.39 and 13,163.32 is: 18,163.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,665.68 : 29,895.39 = 13,163.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,665.68/29,895.39 = 13,163.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,665.68x = 29,895.39 × 13,163.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,665.68x = 393,522,585.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,522,585.09/21,665.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,163.41

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