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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,719.33, 29,975.89 and 13,762.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,719.33, 29,975.89 and 13,762.29 is: 18,994.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,719.33 : 29,975.89 = 13,762.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,719.33/29,975.89 = 13,762.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,719.33x = 29,975.89 × 13,762.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,719.33x = 412,536,891.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,536,891.19/21,719.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,994.00

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