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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,672.30, 29,891.73 and 13,706.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,672.30, 29,891.73 and 13,706.83 is: 18,905.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,672.30 : 29,891.73 = 13,706.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,672.30/29,891.73 = 13,706.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,672.30x = 29,891.73 × 13,706.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,672.30x = 409,720,861.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,720,861.52/21,672.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,905.28

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