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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,698.12, 29,931.96 and 13,726.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,698.12, 29,931.96 and 13,726.52 is: 18,935.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,698.12 : 29,931.96 = 13,726.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,698.12/29,931.96 = 13,726.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,698.12x = 29,931.96 × 13,726.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,698.12x = 410,861,647.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,861,647.58/21,698.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,935.36

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