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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,680.44, 29,889.30 and 13,718.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,680.44, 29,889.30 and 13,718.68 is: 18,912.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,680.44 : 29,889.30 = 13,718.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,680.44/29,889.30 = 13,718.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,680.44x = 29,889.30 × 13,718.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,680.44x = 410,041,742.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,041,742.12/21,680.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,912.98

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