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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,113.33, 29,131.82 and 13,459.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,113.33, 29,131.82 and 13,459.50 is: 18,571.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,113.33 : 29,131.82 = 13,459.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,113.33/29,131.82 = 13,459.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,113.33x = 29,131.82 × 13,459.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,113.33x = 392,099,663.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,099,663.99/21,113.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,571.19

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