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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,086.64, 29,111.67 and 13,139.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,086.64, 29,111.67 and 13,139.46 is: 18,140.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,086.64 : 29,111.67 = 13,139.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,086.64/29,111.67 = 13,139.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,086.64x = 29,111.67 × 13,139.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,086.64x = 382,511,623.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,511,623.50/21,086.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,140.00

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