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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,111.55, 29,130.37 and 13,156.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,111.55, 29,130.37 and 13,156.27 is: 18,153.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,111.55 : 29,130.37 = 13,156.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,111.55/29,130.37 = 13,156.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,111.55x = 29,130.37 × 13,156.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,111.55x = 383,247,012.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,247,012.92/21,111.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,153.43

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