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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,153.64, 29,188.87 and 13,095.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,153.64, 29,188.87 and 13,095.40 is: 18,069.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,153.64 : 29,188.87 = 13,095.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,153.64/29,188.87 = 13,095.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,153.64x = 29,188.87 × 13,095.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,153.64x = 382,239,928.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,239,928.20/21,153.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,069.70

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