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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,687.03, 29,916.55 and 13,191.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,687.03, 29,916.55 and 13,191.75 is: 18,197.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,687.03 : 29,916.55 = 13,191.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,687.03/29,916.55 = 13,191.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,687.03x = 29,916.55 × 13,191.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,687.03x = 394,651,590.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,651,590.75/21,687.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,197.59

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