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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,708.69, 29,953.91 and 13,753.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,708.69, 29,953.91 and 13,753.55 is: 18,977.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,708.69 : 29,953.91 = 13,753.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,708.69/29,953.91 = 13,753.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,708.69x = 29,953.91 × 13,753.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,708.69x = 411,972,380.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,972,380.34/21,708.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,977.30

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