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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,105.61, 29,131.50 and 13,143.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,105.61, 29,131.50 and 13,143.13 is: 18,141.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,105.61 : 29,131.50 = 13,143.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,105.61/29,131.50 = 13,143.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,105.61x = 29,131.50 × 13,143.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,105.61x = 382,879,091.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,879,091.60/21,105.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,141.11

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