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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,012.35, 28,995.89 and 13,054.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,012.35, 28,995.89 and 13,054.41 is: 18,014.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,012.35 : 28,995.89 = 13,054.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,012.35/28,995.89 = 13,054.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,012.35x = 28,995.89 × 13,054.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,012.35x = 378,524,171.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,524,171.10/21,012.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,014.37

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