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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,156.30, 29,205.63 and 13,210.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,156.30, 29,205.63 and 13,210.20 is: 18,236.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,156.30 : 29,205.63 = 13,210.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,156.30/29,205.63 = 13,210.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,156.30x = 29,205.63 × 13,210.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,156.30x = 385,812,213.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,812,213.43/21,156.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,236.28

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