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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,708.71, 29,962.69 and 13,213.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,708.71, 29,962.69 and 13,213.56 is: 18,237.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,708.71 : 29,962.69 = 13,213.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,708.71/29,962.69 = 13,213.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,708.71x = 29,962.69 × 13,213.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,708.71x = 395,913,843.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,913,843.95/21,708.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,237.56

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