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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,667.41, 29,909.63 and 13,598.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,667.41, 29,909.63 and 13,598.90 is: 18,771.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,667.41 : 29,909.63 = 13,598.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,667.41/29,909.63 = 13,598.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,667.41x = 29,909.63 × 13,598.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,667.41x = 406,737,849.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,737,849.86/21,667.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,771.88

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