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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,697.27, 29,960.76 and 13,753.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,697.27, 29,960.76 and 13,753.60 is: 18,991.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,697.27 : 29,960.76 = 13,753.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,697.27/29,960.76 = 13,753.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,697.27x = 29,960.76 × 13,753.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,697.27x = 412,068,308.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,068,308.74/21,697.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,991.71

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