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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,091.22, 29,111.66 and 13,128.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,091.22, 29,111.66 and 13,128.72 is: 18,121.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,091.22 : 29,111.66 = 13,128.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,091.22/29,111.66 = 13,128.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,091.22x = 29,111.66 × 13,128.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,091.22x = 382,198,832.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,198,832.88/21,091.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,121.23

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