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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,732.42, 29,993.28 and 13,239.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,732.42, 29,993.28 and 13,239.54 is: 18,272.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,732.42 : 29,993.28 = 13,239.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,732.42/29,993.28 = 13,239.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,732.42x = 29,993.28 × 13,239.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,732.42x = 397,097,230.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,097,230.29/21,732.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,272.11

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