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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,016.24, 29,015.92 and 13,069.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,016.24, 29,015.92 and 13,069.28 is: 18,044.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,016.24 : 29,015.92 = 13,069.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,016.24/29,015.92 = 13,069.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,016.24x = 29,015.92 × 13,069.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,016.24x = 379,217,182.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,217,182.94/21,016.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,044.01

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