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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,178.22, 29,206.82 and 13,221.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,178.22, 29,206.82 and 13,221.18 is: 18,233.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,178.22 : 29,206.82 = 13,221.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,178.22/29,206.82 = 13,221.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,178.22x = 29,206.82 × 13,221.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,178.22x = 386,148,624.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,148,624.45/21,178.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,233.29

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