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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,071.77, 29,084.84 and 13,109.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,071.77, 29,084.84 and 13,109.25 is: 18,094.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,071.77 : 29,084.84 = 13,109.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,071.77/29,084.84 = 13,109.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,071.77x = 29,084.84 × 13,109.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,071.77x = 381,280,438.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,280,438.77/21,071.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,094.37

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