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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,120.14, 29,140.71 and 13,156.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,120.14, 29,140.71 and 13,156.73 is: 18,153.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,120.14 : 29,140.71 = 13,156.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,120.14/29,140.71 = 13,156.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,120.14x = 29,140.71 × 13,156.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,120.14x = 383,396,441.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,396,441.72/21,120.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,153.12

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