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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,166.48, 29,217.08 and 13,106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,166.48, 29,217.08 and 13,106.32 is: 18,091.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,166.48 : 29,217.08 = 13,106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,166.48/29,217.08 = 13,106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,166.48x = 29,217.08 × 13,106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,166.48x = 382,928,399.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,928,399.95/21,166.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,091.27

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