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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,160.68, 29,195.96 and 13,204.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,160.68, 29,195.96 and 13,204.19 is: 18,218.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,160.68 : 29,195.96 = 13,204.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,160.68/29,195.96 = 13,204.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,160.68x = 29,195.96 × 13,204.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,160.68x = 385,508,791.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,508,791.07/21,160.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,218.17

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