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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,012.05, 29,001.57 and 13,060.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,012.05, 29,001.57 and 13,060.28 is: 18,026.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,012.05 : 29,001.57 = 13,060.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,012.05/29,001.57 = 13,060.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,012.05x = 29,001.57 × 13,060.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,012.05x = 378,768,624.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,768,624.64/21,012.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,026.26

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