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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,065.78, 29,076.56 and 13,103.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,065.78, 29,076.56 and 13,103.24 is: 18,086.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,065.78 : 29,076.56 = 13,103.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,065.78/29,076.56 = 13,103.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,065.78x = 29,076.56 × 13,103.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,065.78x = 380,997,144.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,997,144.05/21,065.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,086.07

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