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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,730.99, 29,987.72 and 13,345.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,730.99, 29,987.72 and 13,345.87 is: 18,416.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,730.99 : 29,987.72 = 13,345.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,730.99/29,987.72 = 13,345.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,730.99x = 29,987.72 × 13,345.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,730.99x = 400,212,212.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,212,212.72/21,730.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,416.66

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