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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,683.06, 29,917.28 and 13,618.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,683.06, 29,917.28 and 13,618.04 is: 18,789.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,683.06 : 29,917.28 = 13,618.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,683.06/29,917.28 = 13,618.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,683.06x = 29,917.28 × 13,618.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,683.06x = 407,414,715.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,414,715.73/21,683.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,789.54

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