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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,041.61, 29,047.94 and 13,086.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,041.61, 29,047.94 and 13,086.39 is: 18,065.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,041.61 : 29,047.94 = 13,086.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,041.61/29,047.94 = 13,086.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,041.61x = 29,047.94 × 13,086.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,041.61x = 380,132,606.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,132,606.10/21,041.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,065.76

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