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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,078.02, 29,093.46 and 13,115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,078.02, 29,093.46 and 13,115.50 is: 18,102.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,078.02 : 29,093.46 = 13,115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,078.02/29,093.46 = 13,115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,078.02x = 29,093.46 × 13,115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,078.02x = 381,575,274.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,575,274.63/21,078.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,102.99

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