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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,062.94, 29,072.46 and 13,100.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,062.94, 29,072.46 and 13,100.64 is: 18,082.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,062.94 : 29,072.46 = 13,100.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,062.94/29,072.46 = 13,100.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,062.94x = 29,072.46 × 13,100.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,062.94x = 380,867,832.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,867,832.37/21,062.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,082.37

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