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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,732.36, 29,989.62 and 13,347.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,732.36, 29,989.62 and 13,347.24 is: 18,418.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,732.36 : 29,989.62 = 13,347.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,732.36/29,989.62 = 13,347.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,732.36x = 29,989.62 × 13,347.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,732.36x = 400,278,655.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,278,655.65/21,732.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,418.55

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