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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,679.59, 29,911.82 and 13,725.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,679.59, 29,911.82 and 13,725.21 is: 18,936.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,679.59 : 29,911.82 = 13,725.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,679.59/29,911.82 = 13,725.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,679.59x = 29,911.82 × 13,725.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,679.59x = 410,545,942.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,545,942.36/21,679.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,936.98

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