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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,666.42, 29,912.55 and 13,715.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,666.42, 29,912.55 and 13,715.46 is: 18,935.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,666.42 : 29,912.55 = 13,715.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,666.42/29,912.55 = 13,715.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,666.42x = 29,912.55 × 13,715.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,666.42x = 410,264,383.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,264,383.02/21,666.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,935.49

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