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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,681.09, 29,913.89 and 13,726.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,681.09, 29,913.89 and 13,726.71 is: 18,939.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,681.09 : 29,913.89 = 13,726.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,681.09/29,913.89 = 13,726.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,681.09x = 29,913.89 × 13,726.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,681.09x = 410,619,224.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,619,224.37/21,681.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,939.05

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