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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,683.72, 29,928.48 and 13,736.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,683.72, 29,928.48 and 13,736.82 is: 18,959.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,683.72 : 29,928.48 = 13,736.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,683.72/29,928.48 = 13,736.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,683.72x = 29,928.48 × 13,736.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,683.72x = 411,122,142.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,122,142.63/21,683.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,959.95

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