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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,072.77, 29,086.22 and 13,110.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,072.77, 29,086.22 and 13,110.25 is: 18,095.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,072.77 : 29,086.22 = 13,110.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,072.77/29,086.22 = 13,110.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,072.77x = 29,086.22 × 13,110.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,072.77x = 381,327,615.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,327,615.76/21,072.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,095.75

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