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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,178.29, 29,231.78 and 13,215.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,178.29, 29,231.78 and 13,215.81 is: 18,241.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,178.29 : 29,231.78 = 13,215.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,178.29/29,231.78 = 13,215.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,178.29x = 29,231.78 × 13,215.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,178.29x = 386,321,584.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,321,584.36/21,178.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,241.40

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