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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,085.68, 29,111.70 and 13,139.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,085.68, 29,111.70 and 13,139.56 is: 18,140.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,085.68 : 29,111.70 = 13,139.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,085.68/29,111.70 = 13,139.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,085.68x = 29,111.70 × 13,139.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,085.68x = 382,514,928.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,514,928.85/21,085.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,140.98

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