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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,083.90, 29,093.36 and 13,016.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,083.90, 29,093.36 and 13,016.10 is: 17,960.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,083.90 : 29,093.36 = 13,016.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,083.90/29,093.36 = 13,016.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,083.90x = 29,093.36 × 13,016.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,083.90x = 378,682,083.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,682,083.10/21,083.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,960.72

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