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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,071.15, 29,083.97 and 13,108.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,071.15, 29,083.97 and 13,108.62 is: 18,093.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,071.15 : 29,083.97 = 13,108.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,071.15/29,083.97 = 13,108.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,071.15x = 29,083.97 × 13,108.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,071.15x = 381,250,743.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,250,743.59/21,071.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,093.50

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