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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,011.76, 29,010.42 and 13,066.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,011.76, 29,010.42 and 13,066.20 is: 18,040.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,011.76 : 29,010.42 = 13,066.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,011.76/29,010.42 = 13,066.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,011.76x = 29,010.42 × 13,066.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,011.76x = 379,055,949.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,055,949.80/21,011.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,040.18

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