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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,062.90, 29,071.41 and 13,108.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,062.90, 29,071.41 and 13,108.34 is: 18,092.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,062.90 : 29,071.41 = 13,108.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,062.90/29,071.41 = 13,108.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,062.90x = 29,071.41 × 13,108.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,062.90x = 381,077,926.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,077,926.56/21,062.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,092.38

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